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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785671703321

Titolo

Handbook of treatment planning in radiation oncology [[electronic resource] /] / [edited by] Gregory M.M. Videtic, Andrew D. Vassil

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Demos Medical Pub., 2011

ISBN

1-282-96580-8

9786612965807

1-935281-58-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (251 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

VideticGregory M. M

VassilAndrew D

Disciplina

616.99/40642

Soggetti

Cancer - Radiotherapy

Cancer - Nursing

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology; General Physics Principles; Tools for Simulation and Treatment; Central Nervous System Radiotherapy; Head and Neck Radiotherapy; Breast Radiotherapy; Thoracic Radiotherapy; Gastrointestinal (Non-esophageal) Radiotherapy; Genitourinary Radiotherapy; Gynecologic Radiotherapy; Lymphoma and Myeloma Radiotherapy; Soft Tissue Sarcoma Radiotherapy; Pediatric Radiotherapy; Palliative Radiotherapy

Sommario/riassunto

The Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology is a focused pocket-sized handbook designed for Radiation Oncology trainees and residents, to serve as an up-to-date, quick resource to lead them through all of the standard steps to plan and deliver radiotherapy for all major malignancies. The goal of the Handbook is to provide evidence-based information but also to be reflective of the knowledge gained through experience in practice. All chapters represent a joint collaboration between residents and staff radiation oncologists, in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Cleveland C