Perez and Brady's principles and practice of radiation oncology / editors, Edward C. Halperin, David E. Wazer, Carlos A. Perez, Luther W. Brady.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Inside the Sixth Edition of this now-classic reference, you will discover encyclopedic coverage of topics ranging from basic science to sophisticated computer-based radiation therapy treatment planning and supportive care. The book's comprehensive scope and abundantly illustrated format provide you with better understanding of the natural history of cancer, the physical methods of radiation application, the effects of radiation on normal tissues, and the most judicious ways in which you can employ radiation therapy in patient care. Traditionally available as a printed textbook, now it comes with acompletely revamped digital experience, powered by Inkling! NEW to the Sixth Edition ... site-specific chapters include relevant background information on each tumor--including epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic work-up, prognostic factors, treatment techniques, applications of surgery and chemotherapy, end results, and more. Over 1,400 full-color illustrationshighlight key concepts in tumor pathogenesis, diagnosis, and targeted radiation therapy. Increased emphasis on new approaches and technologies improve your understanding of three-dimensional treatment planning, intensity-modulated radiotherapy, combined modality therapy, and particle therapy. Greater emphasis on palliative and supportive carereflects the role of radiation treatment in non-curative roles. New editors and contributors let you benefit from their decades of experience. Digital version includes the complete text, index-based search, note sharing, regular content updates integrated into the text, and much more.

Section I. Overview and basic science of radiation oncology -- section II. Techniques, modalities, and modifiers in radiation oncology -- section III. Clinical radiation oncology -- section IV. Palliative and supportive care -- section V. Economics, ethics, and technology assessment. 5050 Laryngeal cancer -- Unusual nonepithelial tumors of the head and neck -- Neck cancer including unknown primary tumor -- Thyroid cancer -- Thorax -- Lung cancer -- Mediastinal and tracheal cancer -- Esophageal cancer -- Tumors of the heart, pericardium, and great vessels -- Breast -- Breast cancer: stage Tis -- Breast cancer: early stage -- Breast cancer: locally advanced and recurrent disease, postmastectomy radiation, systemic therapies -- Gastrointestinal -- Stomach cancer -- Pancreatic cancer -- Cancer of the liver and hepatobiliary tract -- Cancer of the colon and rectum -- Anal cancer -- Cancer of the kidney, renal pelvis, and ureter -- Bladder cancer -- Male genitourinary -- Low-risk prostate cancer -- Intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer -- Testicular cancer -- Cancer of the penis and male urethra -- Gynecologic -- Uterine cervix -- Endometrial cancer -- Ovarian and fallopian tube cancer -- Vaginal cancer -- Cancer of the female urethra -- Carcinoma of the vulva -- Retroperitoneum and adrenal gland -- Retroperitoneal cancer -- Adrenal cancer -- Lymphoma and hematologic tumors -- Hodgkin Lymphoma -- Non-Hodgkin lymphomas -- Primary cutaneous lymphomas -- Leukemia -- Plasma cell myeloma and plasmacytoma -- Bone and soft tissue -- Osteosarcoma and other primary tumors of bone -- Soft tissue sarcoma (excluding retroperitoneum) -- Pediatric -- Central nervous system tumors in children -- Wilms tumor -- Neuroblastoma -- Rhabdomyosarcoma -- Ewing tumor -- Lymphomas in children -- Unusual tumors in children -- Benign diseases -- Nonmalignant diseases -- Endovascular brachytherapy -- Section IV: Palliative and supportive care. Palliation of brain and spinal cord metastases -- Palliation of bone metastases -- Palliation of visceral recurrences and metastases and treatment of oligometastatic disease -- Pain management -- Supportive care and quality of life -- Section V: economics, ethics, and technology assessment. Technology assessment, outcome analysis research, comparative effectiveness, and evidence-based radiation oncology -- Ethics, professional values, and legal considerations in radiation oncology -- Economics of radiation oncology.

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