Principles and practice of radiation oncology / editors, Carlos A. Perez [and three others] ; Jonathan Pine, acquisition editor ; Michael Standen, developmental editor ; contributors Robert J. Amdur [and six others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Perez, Carlos A., 1934- editor.

Pine, Jonathan, editor.

Standen, Michael, editor.

Amdur, Robert J., contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--Radiotherapy.

Cancer.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2594 p.)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Fourth Edition of this landmark work features nine new chapters and has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect contemporary findings. It is the only text that covers every important aspect of radiation oncology--from basic cancer biology, radiation biology, and radiation therapy physics to state-of-the-art treatment regimens for all cancer sites and tumor types and discussions of results. Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology is designed to provide a better understanding of the natural history of cancer, the physical methods of radiation application, the effects of irradiation on normal tissues, and the most judicious ways in which radiation therapy can be employed in the treatment of cancer patients. This encyclopedic text places greater emphasis on the use of radiation oncology in palliative and supportive care, in addition to therapy. Included in the new edition: chapters on molecular biology and physiology, technology assessment and cost benefit, combined chemotherapy and irradiation in head and neck cancer, breast: stage Tis, pancreas, leukemias (adult and childhood), retinoblastoma, unusual tumors in childhood, and endovascular brachytherapy. This edition also features expanded coverage of new 3-D techniques and IMRT and a greater emphasis on pediatric concerns.

Contents:

""Cover""; ""Copyright""; ""DEDICATION""; ""Editors""; ""PREFACE""; ""TNM CANCER STAGING: 2002, SIXTH EDITION""; ""ACKNOWLEDGMENTS""; ""Contents""; ""Section 1 Overview and Basic Science of Radiation Oncology""; ""Chapter 1 The Discipline of Radiation Oncology""; ""Part A Cancer Biology""; ""Chapter 2 Biologic Basis of Radiation Therapy""; ""Chapter 3 Molecular Cancer and Radiation Biology""; ""Chapter 4 Molecular Pathophysiology of Tumors""; ""Part B Medical Radiation Physics""; ""Chapter 5 Principles of Radiologic Physics, Dosimetry, and Treatment Planning""

""Chapter 6 Photon External-Beam Dosimetry and Treatment Planning""""Chapter 7 Electron-Beam Therapy: Dosimetry, Planning, and Techniques""; ""Chapter 8 Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy: Physics, Treatment Planning, and Clinical Aspects""; ""Chapter 9 Intensity-Modulated Radiation Treatment Planning, Quality Assurance, Delivery, and Clinical Application""; ""Section 2 Techniques, Modalities, and Modifiers in Radiation Oncology""; ""Chapter 10 Altered Fractionation Schedules""; ""Chapter 11 Late Effects of Cancer Treatment on Normal Tissues""

""Chapter 12 Methodology of Clinical Trials""""Chapter 13 Magna-Field Irradiation""; ""Chapter 14 Stereotactic Irradiation""; ""Chapter 15 Intraoperative Radiation Therapy""; ""Chapter 16 Particle Beam Radiotherapy: Clinical Perspective""; ""Chapter 17 Physics and Biology of Brachytherapy""; ""Chapter 18 Clinical Applications of Brachytherapy I. LDR and PDR""; ""Chapter 19 Physics and Dosimetry of High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy""; ""Chapter 20 Clinical Aspects of High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy""; ""Chapter 21 Nonsealed Radionuclide Therapy""; ""Chapter 22 Radioimmunoglobulins in Cancer Therapy""

""Chapter 23 Radiation Response Modulation""""Chapter 24 Hyperthermia""; ""Chapter 25 Basic Concepts of Chemotherapy and Irradiation Interaction""; ""Section 3 Clinical Radiation Oncology""; ""Part A Skin Cancer""; ""Chapter 26 Skin""; ""Part B AIDS-Related Malignancies""; ""Chapter 27 Malignant Neoplasms Associated with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome""; ""Part C Central Nervous System Tumors""; ""Chapter 28 Brain, Brainstem, and Cerebellum""; ""Chapter 29 Pituitary""; ""Chapter 30 Spinal Canal""; ""Chapter 31 Eye and Orbit""; ""Part D Head and Neck Tumors""; ""Chapter 32 Ear""

""Chapter 33 The Role of Combined Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy in the Management of Locally Advanced Squamous Carcinoma of the Head and Neck""""Chapter 34 Nasopharynx""; ""Chapter 35 Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses""; ""Chapter 36 Salivary Glands""; ""Chapter 37 Oral Cavity""; ""Chapter 38 Oropharynx (Tonsillar Fossa, Faucial Arch, and Base of Tongue)""; ""Chapter 39 Hypopharynx""; ""Chapter 40 Larynx""; ""Chapter 41 Unusual Nonepithelial Tumors of the Head and Neck""; ""Chapter 42 Head and Neck: Management of the Neck""; ""Chapter 43 Thyroid""; ""Part E Thoracic Tumors""

""Chapter 44 Lung""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4698-8568-9

OCLC:

923530522