Overview

The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this landmark work has been completely overhauled to better represent the rapidly changing field of radiation oncology. This edition has an updated interior design including full-color throughout, and a new corresponding Website featuring the fully searchable text with all the images. This comprehensive textbook provides an understanding of every aspect of radiation oncology-the natural history of cancer, the physical methods of radiation application, the effects of irradiation on normal tissues, and site-specific applications of radiation therapy either as a single modality or as part of a multimodality treatment program. This edition places greater emphasis on use of radiation oncology in palliative and supportive care as well as therapy. Six new chapters cover stereotactic irradiation outside the CNS; photodynamic therapy; radiation and gene therapy; prostate-intermediate and high risk; oncologic imaging/oncologic anatomy; and economics of radiation oncology.Other highlights include expanded coverage of new molecular biology and targeted therapies and greater emphasis on dose conformality, IMRT, IGRT, new radiation therapy delivery machines, radiosurgery, dose painting, and innovative brachytherapy.

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Author:   Edward C. Halperin ,  Carlos A. Perez ,  Luther W. Brady ,  David E. Wazer
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Edition:   5th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.30cm , Height: 6.40cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   3.450kg
ISBN:  

9780781763691

ISBN 10:   078176369
Pages:   2368
Publication Date:   01 December 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781451116489
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Section I Overview and Basic Science of Radiation Oncology Chapter 1 The Discipline of Radiation Oncology PART A: CANCER BIOLOGY Chapter 2 Biologic Basis of Radiation Therapy PART B: MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICS Chapter 5 Principles of Radiologic Physics, Dosimetry, and Treatment Planning Section II Techniques, Modalities, and Modifiers in Radiation Oncology Chapter 11 Altered Fractionation Schedules Chapter 12 Late Effects of Cancer Treatment on Normal Tissues Chapter 13 Methodology of Clinical Trials Chapter 14 Total-Body and Hemibody Irradiation Chapter 15 Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy Chapter 19 Physics and Biology of Brachytherapy Chapter 20 Clinical Applications of Brachytherapy: Low-Dose-Rate and Pulse-Dose-Rate Chapter 22 Clinical Aspects and Applications of High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy Chapter 23 Radioimmunoglobulins and Nonsealed Radionuclide Therapy Chapter 24 Photodynamic Therapy Chapter 28 Hyperthermia Chapter 29 Basic Concepts of Chemotherapy and Irradiation Interaction Section III Clinical Radiation Oncology PART A: SKIN CANCER Chapter 30 Skin PART B: AIDS-RELATED MALIGNANCIES Chapter 31 Malignant Neoplasms Associated with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome PART C: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TUMORS Chapter 32 Primary Intracranial Neoplasms Chapter 33 Pituitary Chapter 34 Spinal Canal PART D: HEAD AND NECK TUMORS Chapter 35 Eye and Orbit Chapter 36 Ear Chapter 40 Salivary Glands Chapter 41 Oral Cavity Cancer PART E: THORACIC TUMORS Chapter 48 Lung Chapter 49 Mediastinum and Trachea Chapter 50 Esophageal Cancer Chapter 51 Tumors of the Heart and Great Vessels PART F: BREAST TUMORS Chapter 52 Breast: Stage Tis Chapter 53 Early Stage Breast Cancer ART G: GASTROINTESTINAL TUMORS Chapter 55 Stomach Chapter 56 Cancer of the Pancreas Chapter 57 Liver and Hepatobiliary Tract PART H: URINARY TRACT TUMORS Chapter 60 Kidney, Renal Pelvis, and Ureter Chapter 61 Bladder PART I: MALE GENITOURINARY TUMORS Chapter 62 Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Chapter 63 Intermediate-and High-Risk Prostate Cancer PART J: GYNECOLOGIC TUMORS Chapter 66 Uterine Cervix Chapter 67 Endometrium Chapter 68 Ovary PART K: ADRENAL AND RETROPERITONEAL TUMORS Chapter 73 Retroperitoneum Chapter 74 Adrenal Gland PART L:LYMPHOMA AND HEMATOLOGIC TUMORS Chapter 75 Hodgkin Lymphoma Chapter 77 Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Chapter 78 Leukemia PART M: SARCOMAS OF BONE AND SOFT TISSUE Chapter 80 Osteosarcoma Chapter 81 Soft Tissue Sarcomas (Excluding Retroperitoneum) PART N: PEDIATRIC TUMORS 1822 Chapter 82 Central Nervous System Tumors in Children Chapter 83 Wilms' Tumor Chapter 84 Neuroblastoma Chapter 88 Unusual Tumors in Childhood PART O: BENIGN DISEASES Chapter 89 Radiotherapy of Non-Malignant Diseases Chapter 90 Endovascular Brachytherapy Chapter 92 Palliation of Bone Metastases Chapter 95 Supportive Care and Quality of Life Section V Economics, Ethics, and Technology Assessment Chapter 96 Technology Assessment, Cost Benefit, Outcome Analysis Research and Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology Chapter 97 Ethics, Professional Values, and Legal Considerations in Radiation Oncology Chapter 98 The Economics of Radiation Oncology INDEX

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Amazon.com, M. Wisniewski, RT(T) in Training, New Haven, CT -- I believe this book is the 'gold standard' of information in the field. Much of my research for written papers comes directly from Perez and Brady's book. As an added benefit, when you purchase a new copy, you get a special code which permits you to set up an online account with the publisher. That, in turn, allows you to view the entire book online (both text and images). The images and illustrations really add to my research papers. All-in-all, well worth the money. -Amazon.com; 5 Stars

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