Description:
Long established as a staple reference
for all radiation oncologists, Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers:
Indications and Techniques is now in its Third Edition. This completely
updated edition presents the state-of-the-art protocols currently used
at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and thoroughly explains the
principles, nomenclature, and clinical use of intensity-modulated
radiotherapy (IMRT). New full-color illustrations have been added
throughout the book.
The first section discusses the practical aspects of external beam
therapy, brachytherapy, and endocavitary beam therapy and offers
guidelines on patient care before and during radiotherapy. The second
section provides detailed coverage of site-specific indications and
techniques.
Reviews:
"The Third Edition has been written and updated by two premier head-
and-neck radiation oncologists. It would be valuable to the clinician who
is establishing a head-and-neck cancer practice and the busy practicing
clinician who does not treat a large volume of head-and-neck cancer
patients. The book is an excellent quick reference guide that covers the
most important basic aspects of head-and-neck radiation oncology. The
book is well written, concise, thoughtful, and balanced. Valuable case
illustrations are included that present examples of clinical scenarios,
simulation films with portal design, target volumes, and dosimetry
including intensity-modulated radiation therapy. I would recommend
that every radiation oncology resident or training program have a copy
of this book. I would advise all residents read this book before or during
their first rotation on the head-and-neck service. It would also be a
valuable resource for preparing for the oral board and recertification
examination."
Table of Contents:
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF HEAD AND NECK RADIOTHERAPY
Overview
Modes of Therapy
Practical Aspects of External Beam Therapy
Practical Aspects of Brachytherapy
Practical Aspects of Endocavitary Beam Therapy
Patient Care Before and During Radiotherapy
SITE-SPECIFIC INDICATIONS AND TECHNIQUES
Oral Cavity
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Larynx
Hypopharynx
Nasal Cavity
Paranasal Sinuses
Salivary Glands
Thyroid
Skin
Neck Node Metastasis From Unknown Primary
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