Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology

This Second Edition of Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology provides a concise and effective review of the most important studies in the field,organized by disease topic and body part. It includes structured sections for targeted information retrieval and retention,with chapters beginning with a Quick Hit overview and concluding with an evidence-based question and answer section. The book covers the latest treatment paradigms and guidelines for radiation therapy with immunotherapy,metastasis-directed therapy for oligometastatic disease,and more. It is written for practicing radiation oncologists,related practitioners,and radiation oncology residents, and includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 626 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2021
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

This Second Edition of Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology, a concise and effective review of the most important studies in the field, has been updated and expanded. Organized by disease topic and grouped by body part, each chapter employs structured sections for targeted information retrieval and retention. Chapters begin with a Quick Hit overview of each disease summarizing the most significant paradigms before moving into dedicated summaries on epidemiology, risk factors, anatomy, pathology, genetics, screening, clinical presentation, workup, prognostic factors, staging, treatment paradigm, and medical management. An evidence-based question and answer section concludes each chapter, pairing commonly encountered clinical questions with answers connecting historical context and pertinent clinical studies to better inform decision-making and treatment planning.

Providing the latest treatment paradigms and guidelines, this comprehensive second edition now outlines the evidence and must-know considerations for using radiation therapy with immunotherapy, the strategies for metastasis-directed therapy for oligometastatic disease, and much more. Written for the practicing radiation oncologist, related practitioner, and radiation oncology resident entering the field, this one-stop resource is the go-to reference for everyday practice.

Key Features:

Structured sections offer high-yield information for targeted review.

Cites need-to-know clinical studies and treatment guidelines in evidence-based question and answer format.

Each chapter has been reviewed and updated to include the most recent and relevant studies.

New chapters on spine tumors, thyroid cancer, sinonasal tumors, cholangiocarcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, multiple myeloma and plasmacytoma, and miscellany have been added.

Weight: 1314g
Dimension: 176 x 255 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826169082
Edition number: 2 Revised edition