Radiotherapy in Managing Brain Metastases : A Case-Based Approach / edited by Yoshiya Yamada, Eric Chang, John B. Fiveash, Jonathan Knisely.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Yamada, Yoshiya, editor.

Chang, Eric, editor.

Fiveash, John B., editor.

Knisely, Jonathan, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radiotherapy.

Oncology.

Local Subjects:

Radiotherapy.

Oncology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XV, 376 pages) : 157 illustrations, 112 illustrations in color

Edition:

First edition 2020.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book provides a radiotherapy perspective on the management of brain metastases with case-based discussion. This management has been rapidly evolving in the face of changing technology, progressing systemic therapy, and paradigm changes that all impact practice. These changes can be difficult, and this text gives a practical approach to help practitioners and trainees understand these changes and incorporate them into their practices. The work has two main sections: Clinical and Technical. The clinical section has chapters that address all aspects of radiation therapy for brain metastases, including integrating advances in surgery and drug treatments. The technical section focuses on the "how to" aspects of treatment, including treatment planning and delivery. This is an ideal guide for practicing radiation oncologists and trainees. .

Contents:

Introduction

SECTION I: Clinical Overview

Brain Metastases Introduction

Radiobiology of Radiation Therapy for the Brain

Supportive Medical Management of Brain Metastases Patients

Neuorimaging of Brain Metastases

Integrative Surgery and Radiosurgery

Integrating Systemic Therapy into Management

Indications for SRS-Multiple Mets

Rationale for Hypofractionation

Target Delineation for Radiosurgery

Indications for WBRT

Particle Therapy for the Treatment of Brain Metastases

Special Topics

Salvage, Reirradiation, and Retreatment

SECTION II: Technical Treatment Planning and Delivery

General Techniques for Radiosurgery

Single Isocenter Techniques for Multiple Targets

Dose Tolerances for Normal Structures

Metrics for Radiosurgery Plan

Image Guidance for Frameless Radiosurgery

Safety Procedures and Checklists for Radiosurgery

Quality Assurance for Small Fields

Techniques of WBRT. .

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-030-43740-4

9783030437404

Access Restriction:

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