Radiation Oncology Primer and Review (eBook)

Essential Concepts and Protocols

MD FRCPC MSc George Rodrigues, MD Lara Best, MD Vikram Velker (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2013
227 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-1-61705-166-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Radiation Oncology Primer and Review describes the fundamental concepts, nomenclature and definitions of the field of radiation oncology that every trainee or practitioner needs to know. Divided into three sections, Radiation Oncology Primer and Review covers basic science, clinical science, and technical and planning issues to give the trainee a full overview of the core knowledge base of the field.Co-written by a former radiation oncology residency program director and a team of radiation oncology residents, the book is organized in concise sections and is amply illustrated to highlight key points and help the reader understand and retain major concepts. Treatment approaches consistent with published clinical trial protocols that define control/standard of care/consensus radiation treatment are included. In addition to serving as a primary introduction to the field, the book also offers a short review of fundamental concepts for the senior resident prior to written or oral examinations, and is a useful resource for the radiation oncology educator to develop teaching plans and quizzes. Chapter organization is based on the International Atomic Energy Agency Syllabus for the Education and Training of Radiation Oncologists, the syllabus endorsed by both the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.Features of Radiation Oncology Primer and Review:Integrates basic science, clinical science and technical concepts to provide the trainee with a complete introduction to the field of radiation oncologyIs consistent with accepted training syllabus for radiation oncology professionalsOffers a concise presentation with illustrations highlighting key poiintsProvides key points for study and reviewsIncludes treatment approaches consistent with published clinical trial protocols that define control/standard of care/consensus radiation treatmentIs a valuable review resource for board review

Inhalt

Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
List of Tables
List of Figures
PART I: BASIC SCIENCE CONCEPTS
1. Physics
2. Biology
3. Radiobiology
4. Pathology
5. Radiation Pathophysiology
6. Imaging
PART II: CLINICAL SCIENCE CONCEPTS
7. Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics
8. Cancer Epidemiology
9. Prevention and Screening
10. Cancer Staging
11. General Cancer Treatment Considerations
12. General Radiotherapy Considerations
PART III: TREATMENT PLANNING PROTOCOLS AND CONCEPTS
13. Palliative Radiotherapy
14. CNS Treatment Planning
15. Head and Neck Treatment Planning
16. Breast Treatment Planning
17. Thoracic Treatment Planning
18. Gastrointestinal Treatment Planning
19. Genitourinary Treatment Planning
20. Gynecological Treatment Planning
21. Sarcoma Treatment Planning
22. Lymphoma 32523. Skin Cancer Treatment Planning
Suggested Readings
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.5.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Pathologie
• ISBN-10: 1-61705-166-7 / 1617051667
• ISBN-13: 978-1-61705-166-1 / 9781617051661