Target Volume Delineation and Field Setup: A Practical Guide for Conformal and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy

Author:   Nancy Y. Lee ,  Jiade J. Lu ,  Yao Yu
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   2nd ed. 2022
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9783030995898


Pages:   442
Publication Date:   23 October 2022
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Author:   Nancy Y. Lee ,  Jiade J. Lu ,  Yao Yu
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   2nd ed. 2022
Weight:   0.844kg
ISBN:  

9783030995898


ISBN 10:   3030995895
Pages:   442
Publication Date:   23 October 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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1.Nasopharyngeal Cancer.- 2.Oropharyngeal Cancer.- 3. Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer.- 4. Larynx Cancer.- 5.Hypopharyngeal Cancer.- 6.Oral Cavity Cancer.- 7.Nasal cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer.- 8.Major Salivary Glands.- 9.Thyroid Cancer.- 10.Squamous Cell Carcinomas of Unknown Primary in the Head and Neck.- 11.Early Breast Cancer.- 12.Regional Lymph Node Irradiation for Breast Cancer.- 13.Lung Cancer.- 14.Esophageal Cancer.- 15.Gastric Cancer.- 16.Pancreatic Cancer.- 17.Hepatocellular Cancer.- 18.Rectal Cancer.- 19.Anal Cancer.- 20.Postoperative Therapy for Cervical, Vaginal, and Endometrial Cancer.- 21.Definitive Therapy for Cervical, Vaginal, and Endometrial Cancer.- 22.Image-guided brachytherapy Ovarian Cancer.- 23.Vulvar Cancer.- 24.Advanced Technologies and Treatment Techniques for Gynecologic Malignancies.- 25.Prostate Adenocarcinoma.- 26.Bladder Cancer.- 27.Testicular  Seminoma.- 28.Brain Metastases.- 29.Benign Tumors of theCNS.- 30.Malignant tumors of the CNS.- 31.Hodgkin's and Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma.- 32.Soft Tissue Sarcoma.- 33.Pediatric Sarcoma.- 34.Pediatric Brain Tumors.

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Dr. Nancy Y. Lee is a world-renowned radiation oncologist specialized in head and neck cancer. She has extensive experience in the use of IMRT and proton therapy for head and neck cancer as well as being the lead PI for multiple cooperative trials. She has co-authored close to 300 papers and written numerous book chapters as well as being the editor for two books focused on target delineation of cancer treatment.  In the era of precision medicine, proton beam and/or heavy particle therapy can further enhance the therapeutic effects of tumor relative to the surrounding normal tissue.  Nancy currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Experimental Therapeutics.  She is also the Chief of Head and Neck Radiotherapy at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.  Dr. Jiade J. Lu is an internationally distinguished expert in the field of radiation  oncology.  Dr. Lu obtained his M.D. from the Medical School of theState University of New York at Buffalo, U.S., and his M.B.A. from both the University of California, Los Angeles and the National University of Singapore. After his specialized training in radiation oncology at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital, Dr. Lu started his academic career at the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore as a radiation oncologist. In 2010, he was appointed the Head of the Departments of Radiation Oncology of the National University Health System and the National Healthcare Group, Singapore. In 2012, he was appointed the Vice Chairman of the Medical Board of NUH for R&D. In February 2014, he accepted the appointment as the Executive President and started his endeavour at the newly established Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center. Dr. Lu has published 14 books and 150 peer-reviewed articles in the field of radiation oncology. Dr. Yao Yu is a radiation oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering specializing in cancers of the headand neck and central nervous system. He obtained his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering at Stanford University and his medical degree from UC Davis. He completed specialized training in radiation oncology at UCSF. He has authored dozens of peer reviewed publications and contributed to several textbooks and practice guidelines. His research focus is on tumor genomics and evolution.

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