Localization & Treatment Procedures in Radiation Therapy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stiles, Jared, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine--Textbooks.

Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] University of Iowa [2023]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Localization and Treatment Procedures in Radiation Therapy provides an overview of patient simulation, treatment planning, and treatment delivery. The goal of the book is to educate learners on conventional and modern simulation procedures, treatment planning fundamentals and considerations, and treatment delivery techniques and technologies in an ever-evolving field. The content is designed for radiation therapy students, professionals, and all communities of interest.

Contents:

Introduction

Acknowledgements

I. Central Nervous System

1. Overview: Central Nervous System

2. Whole Brain & Primary Brain Tumors

3. Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI)

4. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)

II. Head & Neck

5. Overview: Head & Neck

6. Nasopharynx

7. Oral Cavity

8. Oropharynx

9. Hypopharynx

10. Larynx

11. Salivary Glands

12. Sinuses

III. Thorax

13. Overview: Thorax

14. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

15. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS)

16. Esophagus

IV. Breast

17. Overview: Breast

V. Abdomen

18. Overview: Abdomen

19. Pancreas

20. Stomach, Liver, & Colon

21. Kidney, Wilms, & Neuroblastoma

22. Whole Abdomen Irradiation (WAI)

VI. Pelvis

23. Overview: Pelvis

24. Rectum & Anus

25. Bladder

26. Female Pelvis

27. Male Pelvis

VII. References & Resources

28. References & Resources

Notes:

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