Radiation Oncology

From the reviews: "This is a comprehensive overview of diagnosis and management of cancer patients from the perspective of a radiation oncologist. ... This will be useful to a wide spectrum of practitioners in radiation oncology. It serves as a good refresher to those with a great deal experience and provides a useful data-driven framework of diagnosis and management for those less experienced in the field. ... This is an excellent book, worthy of reading cover to cover and then keeping as a reference." (Christopher Loiselle, Doody's Review Services, January, 2009) "The aim of the book is to present to the reader - namely radiotherapy experts or radiotherapists in training as well as clinicians - an evidence-based approach to the subject. The concept of evidence-based medicine and radiotherapy is explained well ... . In summary the goal of this book is achieved and surely it will be an important source book in the daily practice, improving results in the treatment of cancer patients aiding them in their fight against disease and adding to their well-being." (Giampiero Beluffi, La Radiologia Media, Vol. 114, 2009) "First, the layout of each subject is up to date ... . Second, several innovative techniques are used throughout the book to good effect ... . excellent for undergraduates and practicing post-graduates. ... These two attributes lift this book above other standard texts. ... all in all a 'must' purchase for individuals and department libraries." (P. N. Plowman, RAD Magazine, December, 2009)

• Head and Neck Cancers.- Ocular and Orbital Tumors.- Nasopharyngeal Cancer.- Cancer of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx.- Major Salivary Gland Tumors.- Cancer of the Larynx and Hypopharynx.- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Head and Neck Primary.- Thyroid Cancer.- Breast Cancer.- Breast Cancer.- Tumors of the Thorax.- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.- Small Cell Lung Cancer.- Thymoma.- Esophageal Cancer.- Cancers of the Gastrointestinal Tract.- Gastric Cancer.- Pancreatic Cancer.- Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, and Cholangiocarcinoma.- Rectal Cancer.- Cancer of the Anal Canal.- Tumors of the Genitalurinary System.- Kidney and Ureter Cancers.- Bladder Cancer.- Prostate Cancer.- Testicular Cancer.- Gynaecological Cancers.- Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cancers.- Endometrial Cancer.- Cervical Cancer.- Carcinoma of the Vulva.- Vaginal Cancer.- Lymphomas.- Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.- Multiple Myeloma and Plasmacytoma.- Cutaneous T-Cell and Extranodal NK/T-Cell Lymphoma.- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma.- Tumors of the Central Nervous System.- Meningioma.- Adult Gliomas.- Pituitary Tumors.- Skin Cancers and Soft Tissue Sarcoma.- Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma.- Squamous and Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin.- Soft Tissue Tumors.- Pediatric Tumors.- CNS Tumors in Children.- Pediatric Lymphomas.- Retinoblastoma.- Ewing’s Sarcoma Family of Tumors.- Wilms’ Tumor.- Metastatic Diseases.- Management of Bone Metastases.- Central Nervous System Metastases.- Radiation Biology and Physics.- Medical Imaging Modalities in Radiotherapy.- The Technical Infrastructure of a Modern Radiation Oncology Department.