Ravi A. Chandra – författare

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, Guest Edited by Drs. Ravi A. Chandra, Lisa A. Kachnic, Charles R. Thomas, Jr., is part one of a two-part issue focused on Contemporary Topics in Radiation Medicine. Topics include, but are not limited to, Basic Medical Physics, Basic Radiobiology, Modern Radiation Treatment Planning & Delivery, Advanced Imaging Techniques in Diagnosis and Tx, Particle Therapy/Protons, SRS/SBRT, Modern Brachytherapy, Immunotherapy/Abscopal, Nanotechnology, Bioinformatics & Artificial Intelligence, Quality-of-life & Outcomes, Normal Tissue Issues and Toxicity, Radiation Modifiers, and Health Economics/Disparities.

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, guest edited by Ravi A. Chandra, Lisa A. Kachnic, and Charles R. Thomas, Jr., is the second volume of Contemporary Topics in Radiation Medicine, with focus on Disease Sites. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series consulting editors, Dr. George P. Canellos and Dr. Edward J. Benz. Topics discussed in this issue will include: Breast, Central Nervous System, GI, Genitourinary/Prostate, Gynecologic, Head & Neck, Thoracic, Hematologic cancers (including Leukemias, Lymphomas), Pediatric Cancer, Sarcoma/STS, Skin, Oligometastatic Disease, Palliation & Supportive Care & Inpatient Medicine, Radiation Emergencies, among others.

Treatment content questions not only review evidence-based data guiding treatment recommendations, but also practical aspects of radiation treatment planning, pertinent radiobiology and physics, and complications of treatment.

This book offers comprehensive career development advice for professionals in radiation oncology. While numerous texts have been published to advise medical students on entry into the specialty, and to guide residents and junior faculty with exam preparation, there remains a need for a comprehensive resource that covers topics pertinent to a successful career within radiation oncology. This text has been edited and written by leading experts in the field, and offers multiple unique vantage points.This work is divided into five sections covering career planning, applying to faculty positions, early career development, mid and senior career considerations, and contextual issues. Throughout the text, authors balance “nuts and bolts” (e.g., preparing your CV and evaluating a contract) with big picture considerations. Each chapter is written concisely, yet comprehensively, from the vantage point of a mentor advising a mentee; questions to review with local mentors and additional reading suggestions are also provided. Issues of workforce disparities, conscious and unconscious bias, work-life equilibrium, and interpersonal conflict, and how these may impact one’s career path, are also closely addressed. While the work is primarily targeted to those pursuing career paths within academic medicine, there is also distinct value and tailored content for trainees and radiation oncologists practicing in hospital-based, hybrid or community settings.In a period of rapid change in the healthcare sector and cancer care more specifically, this book will serve as the premier reference for those pursuing an independent career in radiation oncology.

This book is a multidisciplinary guide to head and neck cancer.Head and neck cancer remains one of the most technically complex cancer subsites to manage.