Principles and practice of radiation oncology / / editors, Carlos A. Perez [and three others] ; Jonathan Pine, acquisition editor ; Michael Standen, developmental editor ; contributors Robert J. Amdur [and six others]

• Pubblicazione: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, , 2004; ©2004
• Edizione: Fourth edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (2594 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.99/40642
• Soggetto topico: Cancer - Radiotherapy
• Persona (resp. second.): PerezCarlos A. <1934->; PineJonathan; StandenMichael; AmdurRobert J.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""Cover""; ""Copyright""; ""DEDICATION""; ""Editors""; ""PREFACE""; ""TNM CANCER STAGING: 2002, SIXTH EDITION""; ""ACKNOWLEDGMENTS""; ""Contents""; ""Section 1 Overview and Basic Science of Radiation Oncology""; ""Chapter 1 The Discipline of Radiation Oncology""; ""Part A Cancer Biology""; ""Chapter 2 Biologic Basis of Radiation Therapy""; ""Chapter 3 Molecular Cancer and Radiation Biology""; ""Chapter 4 Molecular Pathophysiology of Tumors""; ""Part B Medical Radiation Physics""; ""Chapter 5 Principles of Radiologic Physics, Dosimetry, and Treatment Planning"" ; ""Chapter 6 Photon External-Beam Dosimetry and Treatment Planning""""Chapter 7 Electron-Beam Therapy: Dosimetry, Planning, and Techniques""; ""Chapter 8 Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy: Physics, Treatment Planning, and Clinical Aspects""; ""Chapter 9 Intensity-Modulated Radiation Treatment Planning, Quality Assurance, Delivery, and Clinical Application""; ""Section 2 Techniques, Modalities, and Modifiers in Radiation Oncology""; ""Chapter 10 Altered Fractionation Schedules""; ""Chapter 11 Late Effects of Cancer Treatment on Normal Tissues"" ; ""Chapter 12 Methodology of Clinical Trials""""Chapter 13 Magna-Field Irradiation""; ""Chapter 14 Stereotactic Irradiation""; ""Chapter 15 Intraoperative Radiation Therapy""; ""Chapter 16 Particle Beam Radiotherapy: Clinical Perspective""; ""Chapter 17 Physics and Biology of Brachytherapy""; ""Chapter 18 Clinical Applications of Brachytherapy I. LDR and PDR""; ""Chapter 19 Physics and Dosimetry of High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy""; ""Chapter 20 Clinical Aspects of High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy""; ""Chapter 21 Nonsealed Radionuclide Therapy""; ""Chapter 22 Radioimmunoglobulins in Cancer Therapy"" ; ""Chapter 23 Radiation Response Modulation""""Chapter 24 Hyperthermia""; ""Chapter 25 Basic Concepts of Chemotherapy and Irradiation Interaction""; ""Section 3 Clinical Radiation Oncology""; ""Part A Skin Cancer""; ""Chapter 26 Skin""; ""Part B AIDS-Related Malignancies""; ""Chapter 27 Malignant Neoplasms Associated with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome""; ""Part C Central Nervous System Tumors""; ""Chapter 28 Brain, Brainstem, and Cerebellum""; ""Chapter 29 Pituitary""; ""Chapter 30 Spinal Canal""; ""Chapter 31 Eye and Orbit""; ""Part D Head and Neck Tumors""; ""Chapter 32 Ear"" ; ""Chapter 33 The Role of Combined Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy in the Management of Locally Advanced Squamous Carcinoma of the Head and Neck""""Chapter 34 Nasopharynx""; ""Chapter 35 Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses""; ""Chapter 36 Salivary Glands""; ""Chapter 37 Oral Cavity""; ""Chapter 38 Oropharynx (Tonsillar Fossa, Faucial Arch, and Base of Tongue)""; ""Chapter 39 Hypopharynx""; ""Chapter 40 Larynx""; ""Chapter 41 Unusual Nonepithelial Tumors of the Head and Neck""; ""Chapter 42 Head and Neck: Management of the Neck""; ""Chapter 43 Thyroid""; ""Part E Thoracic Tumors"" ; ""Chapter 44 Lung""
• Titolo autorizzato: Principles and practice of radiation oncology
• ISBN: 1-4698-8568-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910820188403321
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