Radiation Therapy Techniques for Gynecological Cancers : A Comprehensive Practical Guide / edited by Kevin Albuquerque, Sushil Beriwal, Akila N. Viswanathan, Beth Erickson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Albuquerque, Kevin, editor.

Beriwal, Sushil, editor.

Viswanathan, Akila N., editor.

Erickson, Beth (Beth A.), editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Practical guides in radiation oncology 2522-5715

Practical Guides in Radiation Oncology, 2522-5715

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radiotherapy.

Oncology.

Gynecology.

Local Subjects:

Radiotherapy.

Oncology.

Gynecology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (VIII, 276 pages) : 106 illustrations, 96 illustrations in color.

Edition:

First edition 2019.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book is a practical guide to the use of modern radiation therapy techniques in women with gynecological cancers. Step-by-step instruction is provided on simulation, contouring, and treatment planning and delivery for cancers of the cervix, endometrium, vagina, and vulva. Beyond external beam radiation delivery, full details are presented on three-dimensional brachytherapy at all sites for which it is applicable. Moreover, in-depth guidance is offered on the various advanced techniques of radiation delivery, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image guidance for external beam and brachytherapy, and stereotactic body radiotherapy. Radiation therapy is a critical component of the multidisciplinary management of gynecological tumors. With modern technology, both external beam radiation and brachytherapy can be delivered in a highly conformal way. This requires precise contouring and accurate planning techniques. In clearly describing the indications for and the delivery of quality radiation therapy for gynecological tumors, this book will benefit radiation oncologists, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and radiotherapy residents.

Contents:

CT and MRI Simulation for Radiation Planning

Anatomy and Target delineation - definitive and postoperative adjuvant radiation therapy for cervix cancer

Anatomy and Target delineation - definitive and postoperative adjuvant radiation therapy for uterine cancer

Anatomy and Target delineation - definitive and postoperative adjuvant radiation therapy for vulvar cancer

Three-Dimensional Planning Techniques- Pelvic and extended field

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy - Pelvic and extended field

Imaging in the Management of Gynecologic Cancers

Radiation Therapy Techniques for Gynecological Cancers: A comprehensive approach

Interstitial brachytherapy-Definitive and adjuvant

SBRT and other newer miscellaneous treatment delivery techniques.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-030-01443-8

9783030014438

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.