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Advances in Radiation Oncology
Advances in Radiation Oncology
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This book provides an overview of important advances in radiation oncology, highlighting the impact of newer imaging modalities, advanced technologies for radiation therapy delivery, and the potential value of radiotherapy in enhancing immunotherapy. It also discusses the influence of cancer stem cells and the tumor microenvironment on response and the application of mathematical and systems biology methods to radiotherapy.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 271 pages
\n Publication date: 21 July 2018
\n Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
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This comprehensive book delves into significant advancements in radiation oncology, offering practicing radiation oncologists a fundamental grasp of each topic and a profound appreciation of its immense significance for the future of this field. It thoroughly examines the profound impact of newer imaging modalities, including multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) utilizing fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and other innovative agents, which provide enhanced visualization of the physiological and phenotypic characteristics of a specific cancer. This enables oncologists to deliver more precise radiotherapy and evaluate treatment responses more effectively. Moreover, the book pays close attention to how advanced technologies for radiation therapy delivery have opened up new treatment avenues for patients with localized and metastatic diseases, underscoring the growing importance of image-guided radiotherapy in managing systemic and oligometastatic diseases.
Further discussions encompass the potential value of radiotherapy in augmenting immunotherapy due to the broader immune-stimulatory effects, the intricate interplay between cancer stem cells and the tumor microenvironment in influencing response, and the application of mathematical and systems biology methods to radiotherapy. By comprehensively exploring these developments, this book equips radiation oncologists with the knowledge and tools necessary to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field, ensuring optimal patient care and outcomes.
\n Weight: 436g\n
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783319850986\n
Edition number: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017\n
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