Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology

by Neil Woody MD (Editor), Gregory M. M. Videtic MD, CM, FRCPC (Editor)

Overview

This is a highly practical resource about the specific technical aspects of delivering radiation treatment. Pocket-sized and well organized for ease of use, the book is designed to lead radiation oncology trainees and residents step by step through the basics of radiotherapy planning and delivery for all major malignancies. This new, evidence-based edition retains the valued, practical features of the first edition while incorporating recent advances in the field.

Chapters are the result of a joint collaboration between residents and staff radiation oncologists in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. Sections are organized by body site or systemówhichever is best suited to consistency in presenting planning principles. Also included are such specialized topics as palliative therapy and pediatrics. More than 200 images help to clarify the steps of radiotherapy planning and delivery. Written by and for residents on the "front lines" of their training, it is also a valuable resource for training other professionals in the field such as technologists, nurses, dosimetrists, and others as well as a quick reference for practicing physicians.

Key Features of Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, Second Edition:

• Provides a consistent, step-by-step approach to effective radiotherapy planning and delivery
• Presents content in consistent, concise, bulleted format for easy review
• Includes over 200 color images
• Explains specific technical aspects of delivering radiation treatment
• Addresses such specialized topics as palliative therapy and pediatrics

New to the Second Edition:

• Sereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for prostate and GI tumors
• Intraoperative therapy for GI tumors
• Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for brain tumors
• New coverage of MRI based planning in simulation

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617051975
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	08/14/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Neil M. Woody, MD, is Chief Resident, Department of Radiation Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.

Gregory M. M. Videtic, MD, CM, FRCPC, Residency Program Director, and Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Andrew D. Vassil, MD,is Resident Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Contributors
1. General Physics Principles
2. Tools for Simulation and Treatment
3. Central Nervous System Radiotherapy
4. Head and Neck Radiotherapy
5. Breast Radiotherapy
6. Thoracic Radiotherapy
7. Gastrointestinal (Nonesophageal) Radiotherapy
8. Genitourinary Radiotherapy
9. Gynecologic Radiotherapy
10. Lymphoma and Myeloma Radiotherapy
11. Soft Tissue Sarcoma Radiotherapy
12. Pediatric Radiotherapy
13. Palliative Radiotherapy
Index