Description:
The
primary goals in assembling this book were to review basic
pathophysiology of radiation toxicities and guide the clinician in
prevention, management, and treatment. It is a concise and practical
guide for oncologists handling patients being treated with radiation
and other combined therapy. Each chapter covers a tumor site
comprehensively with expert evidence-based opinions.
Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Guide
brings together renowned authors from leading cancer centers.
Radiation, medical and surgical oncologists, nursing professionals, and
members of radiation oncology teams will find this book an important
reference.
"Radiation therapy is an essential component of cancer
treatment. This text servces as a resource for the management of organ
specific toxicities.
Experts in the field provide data on anticipated complications,
discuss the biologic basis of radiation injury, and share advice on
strategies to ameliorate side effects."
Steven T. Rosen, M.D.
Series Editor
Written for:
Radiation, medical and surgical oncologists, nursing professionals, and members of radiation oncology teams
Table of contents:
List of Contributors
Introduction; William Smal, Jr. and Gayle Woloschak
1. The Management of Radiation-Induced Brain Injury; Edward G. Shaw and Mike E. Robbins
2. Management of Radiation-Induced Head and Neck Injury; Angel I. Blanco and Clifford Chao
3. Radiation Pneumonitis and Esophagitis in Thoracic Irradiation; Jeffrey Bradley and Benjamin Movsas
4. Toxicity from Radiation in Breast Cancer; Julia White and Michael C. Joiner
5. Upper Gastrointestinal Tract; Johanna C. Bendell and Christopher Willett
6. Radiation Complications of the Pelvis; Kathryn McConnell Greven and Tatjana Paunesku
7. Radiation-Induced Skeletal Injury; Mark A. Engleman, Gayle Woloschak and William Small Jr.
8. Skin Changes; Gloria Wood, Linda Casey and Andy Trotti
Index
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