Overview

Radiation Oncology: An Evidence-Based Approach (ROEBA) is a reference book designed to enable radiation oncologists, including those in training, to make diagnostic and treatment decisions on the basis of the best available scientific evidence. Ease of use is ensured by a structured, reader-friendly format that offers rapid access to evidence-based recommendations. ROEBA’s orientation is entirely practical, in that the focus is solely on diagnostic/staging and treatment issues. Detailed diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines are provided for multidisciplinary cancer management as well as radiation therapy techniques. The evidence underlying each recommendation is clearly and concisely explained, and the strength of the recommendations and evidence is systemically graded. Furthermore, diagnostic and treatment algorithms are provided for the commonly diagnosed cancers. This ground-breaking text on radiation oncology is an essential tool for physicians in their daily clinical practice.

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Author:   Jiade J. Lu ,  Luther W. Brady ,  Luther W. Brady ,  Hans-Peter Heilmann
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   1.698kg
ISBN:  

9783642096037

ISBN 10:   3642096034
Pages:   679
Publication Date:   30 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Head and Neck Cancers.- Ocular and Orbital Tumors.- Nasopharyngeal Cancer.- Cancer of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx.- Major Salivary Gland Tumors.- Cancer of the Larynx and Hypopharynx.- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Head and Neck Primary.- Thyroid Cancer.- Breast Cancer.- Breast Cancer.- Tumors of the Thorax.- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.- Small Cell Lung Cancer.- Thymoma.- Esophageal Cancer.- Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- Gastric Cancer.- Pancreatic Cancer.- Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, and Cholangiocarcinoma.- Rectal Cancer.- Cancer of the Anal Canal.- Tumors of the Genitalurinary System.- Kidney and Ureter Cancers.- Bladder Cancer.- Prostate Cancer.- Testicular Cancer.- Gynaecological Cancers.- Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cancers.- Endometrial Cancer.- Cervical Cancer.- Carcinoma of the Vulva.- Vaginal Cancer.- Lymphomas.- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.- Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma.- Cutaneous T-Cell and Extranodal NK/T-Cell Lymphoma.- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma.- Tumors of the Central Nervous System.- Meningioma.- Adult Gliomas.- Pituitary Tumors.- Skin Cancers and Soft Tissue Sarcoma.- Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma.- Squamous and Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin.- Soft Tissue Tumors.- Pediatric Tumors.- CNS Tumors in Children.- Pediatric Lymphomas.- Retinoblastoma.- Ewing’s Sarcoma Family of Tumors.- Wilms’ Tumor.- Metastatic Diseases.- Management of Bone Metastases.- Central Nervous System Metastases.- Radiation Biology and Physics.- Medical Imaging Modalities in Radiotherapy.- The Technical Infrastructure of a Modern Radiation Oncology Department.

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From the reviews: This is a comprehensive overview of diagnosis and management of cancer patients from the perspective of a radiation oncologist. ! This will be useful to a wide spectrum of practitioners in radiation oncology. It serves as a good refresher to those with a great deal experience and provides a useful data-driven framework of diagnosis and management for those less experienced in the field. ! This is an excellent book, worthy of reading cover to cover and then keeping as a reference. (Christopher Loiselle, Doody's Review Services, January, 2009) The aim of the book is to present to the reader -- namely radiotherapy experts or radiotherapists in training as well as clinicians -- an evidence-based approach to the subject. The concept of evidence-based medicine and radiotherapy is explained well ! . In summary the goal of this book is achieved and surely it will be an important source book in the daily practice, improving results in the treatment of cancer patients aiding them in their fight against disease and adding to their well-being. (Giampiero Beluffi, La Radiologia Media, Vol. 114, 2009) First, the layout of each subject is up to date ! . Second, several innovative techniques are used throughout the book to good effect ! . excellent for undergraduates and practicing post-graduates. ! These two attributes lift this book above other standard texts. ! all in all a 'must' purchase for individuals and department libraries. (P. N. Plowman, RAD Magazine, December, 2009)

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