Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 3e

Stay on top of the latest scientific and therapeutic advances with the new edition of Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Theodore L. Phillips, in collaboration with two new authors, Drs. Richard Hoppe and Mack Roach, offers a multidisciplinary look at the presentation of uniform treatment philosophies for cancer patients emphasizing the "treat for cure" philosophy. You can also explore the implementation of new imaging techniques to locate and treat tumors, new molecularly targeted therapies, and new types of treatment delivery. Content: Front Matter, Pages i-iii Copyright, Page iv Contributors, Pages v-xiv Foreword, Page xv Preface, Page xvii Acknowledgments, Page xviii 1 - Radiobiologic Principles, Pages 3-30 2 - Dna Damage and Repair, Pages 31-39 3 - Fractionation Effects in Clinical Practice, Pages 40-54 4 - Chemical Modifiers of Radiation Response, Pages 55-68 5 - Prediction of Radiation Response, Pages 69-81 6 - Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, Pages 82-94 7 - Principles of Radiation Physics, Pages 95-119 8 - Imaging in Radiation Oncology*, Pages 120-154 9 - Molecular Imaging and PET/CT, Pages 155-169 10 - Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy and Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy, Pages 170-192 11 - Immobilization and Simulation, Pages 193-212 12 - Image-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy, Pages 213-223 13 - Modern Principles of Brachytherapy Physics: From 2-D to 3-D to Dynamic Planning and Delivery, Pages 224-244 14 - High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, Pages 245-278 15 - Total Body Irradiation, Pages 279-302 16 - Intraoperative Radiation Therapy, Pages 303-328 17 - Head and Neck, Pages 331-361 18 - Thorax, Pages 362-377 19 - Abdomen, Pages 378-392 20 - Pelvis, Pages 393-417 21 - Central Nervous System Tumors, Pages 421-445 22 - Meningeal Tumors, Pages 446-460 23 - Skull-Base Tumors: Chemodectomas, Nonchromaffin Paragangliomas, Chordomas, and Chondrosarcomas*, Pages 461-476 24 - Pituitary Tumors, Pages 477-486 25 - Radiosurgery, Pages 487-508 26 - Spinal Cord Tumors, Pages 509-522 27 - Cancer of the Nasopharynx, Pages 523-545 28 - Cancer of the Oropharynx, Pages 546-587 29 - Cancer of the Oral Cavity, Pages 588-612 30 - Cancer of the Hypopharynx, Pages 613-641 31 - Cancer of the Larynx, Pages 642-665 32 - Tumors of the Salivary Glands, Pages 666-699 33 - Cancer of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses, Pages 700-725 34 - Cancer of the Thyroid, Pages 726-736 35 - Tumors of the Lung, Pleura, and Mediastinum, Pages 737-771 36 - Cancer of the Esophagus, Pages 772-787 37 - Cancer of the Stomach, Pages 788-800 38 - Cancer of the Pancreas, Pages 801-819 39 - Cancer of the Liver, Bile Duct, and Gallbladder, Pages 820-841 40 - Cancer of the Colon, Pages 842-850 41 - Cancer of the Rectum, Pages 851-869 42 - Cancer of the Anal Canal, Pages 870-882 43 - Cancer of the Kidney, Pages 883-900 44 - Cancer of the Bladder, Pages 901-924 45 - Cancer of the Prostate, Pages 925-986 46 - Cancer of the Testis, Pages 987-995 47 - Cancer of the Male Urethra and Penis, Pages 996-1001 48 - Cancer of the Uterine Cervix, Pages 1002-1025 49 - Cancer of the Endometrium, Pages 1026-1051 50 - Cancer of the Ovary, Pages 1052-1066 51 - Cancer of the Vagina, Pages 1067-1084 52 - Cancer of the Vulva, Pages 1085-1110 53 - Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors, Pages 1111-1129 54 - Pediatric Leukemias and Lymphomas, Pages 1130-1169 55 - Pediatric Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, Pages 1170-1189 56 - Neuroblastoma, Pages 1190-1202 57 - Wilms Tumor, Pages 1203-1214 58 - Cancer of the Breast, Pages 1215-1323 59 - Tumors of Bone and Soft Tissue, Pages 1324-1358 60 - Hodgkin's Disease, Pages 1359-1370 61 - Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas, Pages 1371-1379 62 - Mycosis Fungoides, Pages 1380-1393 63 - Plasma Cell Tumors: Multiple Myeloma And Solitary Plasmacytoma, Pages 1394-1399 64 - Uveal Melanoma, Pages 1400-1421 65 - Retinoblastoma, Pages 1422-1438 66 - Cancer of the Skin, Pages 1439-1458 67 - Melanoma, Pages 1459-1472 68 - Benign Disease, Pages 1473-1489 69 - Proton Therapy, Pages 1493-1510 70 - Carbon Ion Radiotherapy, Pages 1511-1522 71 - Molecular Targeted Therapy, Pages 1523-1531 72 - Cancer Stem Cell Biology and Its Role in Radiotherapy, Pages 1532-1543 73 - Tumor-Targeted Radioisotope Therapy, Pages 1544-1563 74 - Hyperthermia, Pages 1564-1593 75 - Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, Pages 1594-1600 Index, Pages 1601-1641 Stay on top of the latest scientific and therapeutic advances with the new edition of Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Theodore L. Phillips, in collaboration with two new authors, Drs. Richard Hoppe and Mack Roach, offers a multidisciplinary look at the presentation of uniform treatment philosophies for cancer patients emphasizing the'treat for cure'philosophy. You can also explore the implementation of new imaging techniques to locate and treat tumors, new molecularly targeted therapies, and new types of treatment delivery.Supplement your reading with online access to the complete contents of the book, a downloadable image library, and more at expertconsult.com. Gather step-by-step techniques for assessing and implementing radiotherapeutic options with this comprehensive, full-color, clinically oriented text. Review the basic principles behind the selection and application of radiation as a treatment modality, including radiobiology, radiation physics, immobilization and simulation, high dose rate, and more. Use new imaging techniques to anatomically locate tumors before and during treatment. Apply multidisciplinary treatments with advice from experts in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. Explore new treatment options such as proton therapy, which can facilitate precise tumor-targeting and reduce damage to healthy tissue and organs. Stay on the edge of technology with new chapters on IGRT, DNA damage and repair, and molecularly targeted therapies. Stay on top of the latest scientific and therapeutic advances with the new edition of this book, offers a multidisciplinary look at the presentation of uniform treatment philosophies for cancer patients emphasizing the "treat for cure" philosophy. You can also explore the implementation of new imaging techniques to locate and treat tumors, new molecularly targeted therapies, and new types of treatment delivery. Review the basic principles behind the selection and application of radiation as a treatment modality, including radiobiology, radiation physics, immobilization and simulation, high dose rate, and more. Stay on the edge of technology with new chapters on IGRT, DNA damage and repair, and molecularly targeted therapies Offers a multidisciplinary look at the presentation of uniform treatment philosophies for cancer patients emphasizing the 'treat for cure' philosophy. This book helps to explore the implementation of fresh imaging techniques to locate and treat tumors, molecularly targeted therapies, and types of treatment delivery. [edited By] Richard T. Hoppe, Theodore Locke Phillips, Mack Roach. Rev. Ed. Of: Textbook Of Radiation Oncology / [edited By] Steven A. Leibel, Theodore L. Phillips. 2nd Ed. C2004. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.