Clinical Radiation Oncology Indications, Techniques, and Results

by Wang, C. C.

• ISBN13: 9780471238034
• ISBN10: 0471238031
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-09-15
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This updated edition of Clinical Radiation Oncology provides a comprehensive overview of the biological basis of radiation oncology and the clinical efficacy of radiation therapy. Featuring contributions from renowned specialists and prepared by "an editor well known for his skilled and no-nonsense methods of dealing with the various types of major organ cancers," Clinical Radiation Oncology, Second Edition presents clinically relevant information in a user-friendly format. Thoroughly revised and extensively illustrated, the book features individual chapters on such topics as: * Radiation biology for oncologists * Physical aspects of radiation oncology * Cancer of the skin * Head and neck cancer * Breast cancer * Gynecologic malignancies * Central nervous system tumors * Lymphomas * Pediatric tumors Clinical Radiation Oncology, Second Edition is an invaluable reference for radiation oncologists, oncologic surgeons, medical oncologists, and residents. Of related interest . . . Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Neoplasms Third Edition C. C. Wang, M.D. Highlights recent developments concerning treatment techniques, use of modalities,and the management of early and advanced tumors.

Author Biography

C. C. Wang is the author of Clinical Radiation Oncology: Indications, Techniques, and Results, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Basic Concepts of Clinical Radiation Oncology	1	(14)
C.C. Wang
Radiation Biology for Radiation Oncologists	15	(48)
Simon N. Powell
Herman D. Suit
Physical Aspects of Radiation Therapy	63	(24)
Karen P. Doppke
Cancer of the Skin	87	(16)
C.C. Wang
Cancer of the Head and Neck	103	(86)
C.C. Wang
Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity	106	(26)
Carcinoma of the Oropharynx	132	(7)
Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx	139	(7)
Carcinoma of the Larynx	146	(7)
Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx	153	(7)
The Naso-Sinuses Carcinomas	160	(9)
The Salivary Glands	169	(4)
The Cervical Nodes with Unknown Primary	173	(3)
The Temporal Bone Tumors	176	(3)
Radiation Therapy Sequelae and Complications	179	(10)
Thyroid Carcinomas	182	(7)
James R. Wong
C.C. Wang
Cancer of the Breast	189	(106)
Barbara Fowble
Gary Freedman
Cancer of the Intrathorax	295	(48)
Noah Choi
Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of the Lung	295	(38)
Carcinoma of the Esophagus	333	(10)
Gastrointestinal Malignancies	343	(36)
Christopher G. Willett
Pancreatic Cancer	343	(7)
Colon Cancer	350	(6)
Rectal Cancer	356	(16)
Anal Canal	372	(7)
Genitourinary Malignancies	379	(62)
William U. Shipley
Anthony L. Zietman
Bladder Cancer	379	(19)
Carcinoma of the Prostate	398	(24)
Carcinoma of the Upper Urinary Tract	422	(5)
Testis Cancer	427	(10)
Penis	437	(4)
Gynecological Malignancies	441	(124)
Carcinoma of the Endometrium	441	(18)
Patricia J. Eifel
Vulva	459	(30)
Anthony H. Russell
Ovary	489	(19)
Anthony H. Russell
Vagina	508	(11)
Anthony H. Russell
Cervix	519	(46)
Anthony H. Russell
Soft Tissue Sarcomas	565	(18)
Ira J. Suit
Herman D. Suit
Central Nervous System Tumors	583	(22)
Jay S. Loeffler
The Lymphomas	605	(30)
Alan C. Aisenberg
Yuhchyau Chen
Pediatric Tumors	635	(26)
Edward C. Halperin
Nancy J. Tarbell
Novel Radiotherapeutic Approaches	661	(82)
Use of Particle Radiation Therapy	661	(44)
John E. Munzenrider
Altered Fractionation Radiation Therapy	705	(12)
C.C. Wang
Intra-operative Radiation Therapy (IORT)	717	(8)
Christopher G. Willett
3D Conformal Radiation Therapy	725	(18)
Julian G. Rosenman
Index	743