Textbook of radiation oncology

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Textbook of radiation oncology

[edited by] Steven A. Leibel, Theodore L. Phillips

Saunders, c1998

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Introducing a comprehensive, new radiotherapy reference that shows readers exactly how to treat specific tumours using the latest technologies and techniques. Unique, site-by-site discussions of tumours affecting the full range of body systems feature multiple treatment plans, as well as information about the histology and biology of the tumour, its anatomic location and routes of spread, the utilization of specialized techniques, and more.

Table of Contents

Section I: Radiation Physics & Biology. Radiobiologic Principles. Fractionation Effects in Clinical Practice. Chemical Modifiers of Radiation. Prediction of Radiation Response. Radiation and Chemotherapy. Principles of Radiation Physics. Imaging in Radiation Oncology. Three-Dimensional Radiation Therapy. Physics of Brachytherapy. Instruments and Techniques and Brachytherapy. Immobilization and Simulation. Electron Beam Therapy in Clinical Practice. High Dose Rate Brachytherapy. Total Body Irradiation. Intraoperative Radiation Therapy. Section II: Clinical Radiation Oncology. Part 1: Central Nervous System Tumours. Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumours in Adults. Meningioma. Skull Base Tumours: Chemodectomas-Nonchromatoffin Paragangliomas. Skull Base Tumours: Treatment with Three-Dimensional Planning and Fractionated X-Ray and Proton Radiotherapy. Pituitary Tumours. Brachytherapy in CNS Tumours. Radiosurgery. Spinal Cord. Part 2: Head and Neck Tumours. Nasopharynx. Oropharyngeal Cancer. Oral Cavity Cancer. Hypopharynx Cancer. The Larynx. Salivary Gland Tumours. Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses. Radioisotopic and Radiation Therapy of Thyroid Cancer. Part 3: Lung Tumours. Tumours of the Lung and Mediastinum. Part 4: Gastrointestinal Tumours. Cancer of the Esophagus. Stomach. Pancreatic Cancer. Hepatobiliary Carcinomas. Colon Cancer. Rectal Cancer. Anal Canal Cancer. Part 5: Urologic Tumours. Renal Cell Carcinoma. Bladder Cancer. Prostate Cancer. Testicular Cancer. Part 6: Gynecologic Tumours. Cancer of the Uterine Cervix. Carcinoma of the Endometrium. Radiotherapy in the Management of Ovarian Cancer. Vaginal Cancer. Vulva. Part 7: Pediatric Tumours. Pediatric Tumours of the CNS. Pediatric Leukemias and Lymphomas. Bone and Soft Tissue Tumours in Children. Wilms' Tumour and Neuroblastoma. Part 8: Breast Tumours. Breast Cancer. Part 9: Adult Sarcomas. Soft-Tissue Sarcoma. Bone Sarcomas. Part 10: Lymphomas. Hodgkin's Disease. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Mycosis Fungoides. Part 11: Eye. Uveal Melanoma. Retinoblast

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