Textbook of Radiation Oncology
- 1792 pages
- 63 hours of reading
Thoroughly revised and updated, this 2nd Edition encompasses the latest advances in the field, including new technologies and techniques. For each tumor site, readers will find extensive coverage of treatment plans, tumor histology and biology, anatomic location, and specialized techniques. It reviews fundamental principles guiding the selection and application of radiation therapy, such as radiobiology, radiation physics, immobilization, simulation, high dose rate, and intraoperative irradiation. Each topic is comprehensively addressed with a strong clinical focus, serving as a foundation for understanding radiation as a treatment modality. The text guides readers through all stages of treatment application, providing step-by-step techniques for assessing and implementing radiotherapeutic options. It includes the latest information on brachytherapy, 3-dimensional conformal treatment planning, stereotactic radiosurgery, and radiolabeled antibodies. Recent applications of radiotherapy for primary lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, and cancers of the prostate and central nervous system are discussed, along with the latest AJCC staging system guidelines. New chapters cover cutting-edge topics such as Three Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy, Breathing Synchronized Radiotherapy, and imaging of various body regions.