Radiation Oncology Question Review, Second Edition – Radiation Oncology Board Review Guide by Expert Radiation Oncologists from Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, Book and Free eBook

If you’re studying for the radiation oncology board exam, our Radiation Oncology Question Review book is a must-have. Written by residents and expert radiation oncologists from the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, this radiation oncology review is a comprehensive study guide for anyone preparing for the board exam, for practicing physicians reviewing a topic, or for preparing for MOC. Whether you are a few minutes between patients or are having a dedicated study session, this book is an invaluable resource that will strengthen your knowledge of the field. The book and radiation oncology review guide efficiently tests and reinforces your knowledge of key concepts, critical studies, and major clinical guidelines, with the most important radiation oncology citations included. Organized by treatment site, detailed questions cover natural history, epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, treatment options, and treatment-related side effects all in a newly configured format. As a radiation oncology question based review book, each question tests your recall and sharpens your skills so that you can practice and feel confident in your ability to manage all disease site areas according to the standard guidelines and key literature in the field. Key features of our radiation oncology books include: Updated and revised to reflect the new AJCC 8th Edition criteria, data guidelines for SBRT, hypofractionation for breast and prostate cancers, new advanced treatment planning and delivery techniques, and with a dedicated Sarcomas section Covers all clinical topics and disease site areas that are in the ABR clinical radiation oncology exam and MOC Updated layout and organization of questions and answers Includes access to the fully searchable downloadable eBook Cover 1 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Contributors 8 Preface 10 Acknowledgments 12 Share Radiation Oncology Question Review, Second Edition 14 Chapter 1: Head and Neck Cancers 15 General Questions 15 Oropharyngeal Cancer 21 Oral Cavity 24 Paranasal Sinus 25 Nasopharynx 27 Larynx/Hypopharynx 31 Postoperative Radiotherapy 35 Salivary Gland Tumors 37 Melanoma 40 Merkel Cell Carcinoma 42 Unknown Primary 44 Non-Melanomatous Skin Cancer 47 Thyroid Cancer 49 Chapter 2: Central Nervous System 53 Brain Metastases 54 Glioblastoma 60 Low-Grade Gliomas 67 Craniopharyngioma 71 Anaplastic Gliomas 72 Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation 76 Spine Metastases 76 Primary CNS Lymphoma 78 Meningiomas 80 Trigeminal Neuralgia 82 Vestibular Schwannomas 83 Arteriovenous Malformations 84 Pituitary Tumors 86 Optic Gliomas 87 CNS Radiation Toxicities/Therapies for Toxicities 88 Spinal Cord Tumors 90 Chapter 3: Breast Cancer 93 Epidemiology and Cancer Risk 93 Imaging 95 Anatomy 98 Genetics 102 General Treatment Concepts 103 DCIS / LCIS 107 Chapter 4: Thoracic Cancers 129 Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer—Early Stage 129 Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer—Locally Advanced 138 Small-Cell Lung Cancer 153 Thymoma 162 Cardiac Tumors 164 Mesothelioma 167 Chapter 5: Gastrointestinal Cancers 171 Gastric Cancer 181 Hepatocellular Cancer 189 Biliary Tract Cancer 198 Pancreatic Cancer 203 Rectal Cancer 212 Anal Cancer 224 Chapter 6: Genitourinary Cancers 235 Prostate Cancer—General 235 Prostate Cancer—Low Risk 239 Prostate Cancer—Brachytherapy 247 Prostate Cancer—High Risk 250 Prostate Cancer—Adjuvant and Salvage Radiation 256 Node-Positive Prostate Cancer 259 Urethral Cancer 260 Penile Cancer 262 Renal Cell Carcinoma 263 Bladder Cancer 264 Testicular Cancer 268 Chapter 7: Gynecologic Cancers 275 Cervical Cancer 275 Uterine Cancer 291 Uterine Sarcoma 307 Vulvar Cancer 309 Vaginal Cancer 315 Brachytherapy 317 Gynecologic Oncology—General 318 Chapter 8: Lymphomas 319 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 319 Hodgkin Lymphoma 334 Multiple Myeloma 342 Chapter 9: Soft Tissue Sarcoma 345 Chapter 10: Pediatric Cancers 353 Retinoblastoma 354 Wilms 356 Neuroblastoma 358 Pediatric Leukemia 360 Hodgkin Lymphoma 361 Pediatric Gliomas 364 Soft Tissue Sarcoma 365 Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis 366 Liver Tumors in Children 368 Ewing Sarcoma 370 Rhabdomyosarcoma 372 Germ Cell Tumors (Non-CNS) 375 CNS Germ Cell Tumors 377 Medulloblastoma 378 Brainstem Glioma 381 Ependymoma 383 Osteosarcoma 384 Craniopharyngioma 386 Abbreviations 389 Index 393

Radiation Oncology Question Review efficiently tests and reinforces your knowledge of key concepts, critical studies, and major clinical guidelines, with the most important radiation oncology citations included. Organized by treatment site, detailed questions cover natural history, epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, treatment options, and treatment-related side effects all in a newly configured format. Each question tests your recall and sharpens your skills so that you can practice and feel confident in your ability to manage all disease site areas according to the standard guidelines and key literature in the field.

Written by residents and expert radiation oncologists from the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, this review is a comprehensive study guide for anyone preparing for the board exam, for practicing physicians reviewing a topic, or for preparing for MOC. Whether you are a few minutes between patients or are having a dedicated study session, this book is an invaluable resource that will strengthen your knowledge of the field.

Key Features:

• Updated and revised to reflect the new AJCC 8th Edition criteria, data guidelines for SBRT, hypofractionation for breast and prostate cancers, new advanced treatment planning and delivery techniques, and with a dedicated Sarcomas section
• Covers all clinical topics and disease site areas that are in the ABR clinical radiation oncology exam and MOC
• Updated layout and organization of questions and answers
• Includes access to the fully searchable downloadable eBook

Radiation Oncology Question Review efficiently tests and reinforces your knowledge of key concepts, critical studies, and major clinical guidelines, with the most important radiation oncology citations included. Organized by treatment site, detailed questions cover natural history, epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, treatment options, and treatment-related side effects all in a newly configured format. Each question tests your recall and sharpens your skills so that you can practice and feel confident in your ability to manage all disease site areas according to the standard guidelines and key literature in the field. Written by residents and expert radiation oncologists from the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, this review is a comprehensive study guide for anyone preparing for the board exam, for practicing physicians reviewing a topic, or for preparing for MOC. Whether you are a few minutes between patients or are having a dedicated study session, this book is an invaluable resource that will strengthen your knowledge of the field. Key Features: Updated and revised to reflect the new AJCC 8th Edition criteria, data guidelines for SBRT, hypofractionation for breast and prostate cancers, new advanced treatment planning and delivery techniques, and with a dedicated Sarcomas section Covers all clinical topics and disease site areas that are in the ABR clinical radiation oncology exam and MOC Updated layout and organization of questions and answers Includes access to the fully searchable downloadable eBook "If you're studying for the radiation oncology board exam, our Radiation Oncology Question Review book is a must-have. Written by residents and expert radiation oncologists from the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, this radiation oncology review is a comprehensive study guide for anyone preparing for the board exam, for practicing physicians reviewing a topic, or for preparing for MOC. Whether you are a few minutes between patients or are having a dedicated study session, this book is an invaluable resource that will strengthen your knowledge of the field. The book and radiation oncology review guide efficiently tests and reinforces your knowledge of key concepts, critical studies, and major clinical guidelines, with the most important radiation oncology citations included. Organized by treatment site, detailed questions cover natural history, epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, treatment options, and treatment-related side effects all in a newly configured format. As a radiation oncology question based review book, each question tests your recall and sharpens your skills so that you can practice and feel confident in your ability to manage all disease site areas according to the standard guidelines and key literature in the field." --Back cover Preceded By Radiation Oncology Self-assessment Guide / [edited By] John Suh. C2013.