Practical Radiotherapy Planning Fourth Edition

by Barrett; Ann

• ISBN13: 9780340927731
• ISBN10: 0340927739
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2009-06-26
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

Planning is a critical stage of radiotherapy. Careful consideration of the complex variables involved and critical assessment of the techniques available are fundamental to good and effective practice. First published in 1985, Practical Radiotherapy Planning has, over three editions, established itself as the popular choice for the trainee radiation oncologist and radiographer, providing the 'nuts and bolts' of planning in a practical and accessible manner. This fourth edition encompasses a wealth of new material, reflecting the radical change in the practice of radiotherapy in recent years. The information contained within the introductory chapters has been expanded and brought up to date and a new chapter on patient management has been added. CT stimulators, MLC shieldings and dose profiles, principles of IMRT, and use of MRI, PET and ultrasound are all included, amongst other new developments in this field. The aim of this book remains unchanged. Complexity of treatment planning has increased greatly, but the fourth edition continues to emphasize underlying principles of treatment that can be applied for conventional, conformal and novel treatments, taking into account advances in imaging and treatment delivery.

Author Biography

Ann Barrett is Emeritus Professor of Clinical Oncology, School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, University of East Anglia, Norwich Jane Dobbs is Emeritus Consultant in Clinical Oncology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London Stephen Morris is a Consultant in Clinical Oncology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London Tom Roques is a Consultant in Clinical Oncology, Norwich and Norfolk University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
What you need to know before planning radiotherapy treatment	p. 1
Principles of radiotherapy planning	p. 9
Radiobiology and treatment planning	p. 32
Organs at risk and tolerance of normal tissues	p. 44
Principles of brachytherapy	p. 54
Emergency and palliative radiotherapy	p. 62
Skin	p. 71
Head and neck: general considerations	p. 88
Lip, ear, nose and treatment of the neck in skin cancer	p. 111
Oral cavity	p. 122
Oropharynx cancer and unknown primary tumour	p. 134
Hypopharynx	p. 146
Nasopharynx	p. 156
Larynx	p. 165
Salivary glands	p. 177
Sinuses: maxilla, ethmoid and nasal cavity tumours	p. 185
Orbit	p. 196
Central nervous system	p. 205
Thyroid and thymoma	p. 231
Lung	p. 241
Mesothelioma	p. 258
Breast	p. 265
Lymphomas	p. 283
Oesophagus and stomach	p. 294
Pancreas and liver	p. 303
Rectum	p. 311
Anus	p. 323
Prostate	p. 332
Bladder	p. 351
Testis	p. 359
Penis	p. 365
Cervix	p. 370
Uterus	p. 384
Vagina	p. 394
Vulva	p. 401
Sarcoma	p. 408
Paediatric tumours	p. 415
Systemic irradiation	p. 426
Appendix: List of abbreviations	p. 433
Index	p. 435
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.