Practical Essentials of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy 2nd Edition

Practical Essentials of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy 2nd Edition Summary:

By K.S. Clifford Chao, Smith Apisarnthanarax, Gokhan Ozyigit

Publisher:   Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Number Of Pages:   324

Publication Date:   2004-09-01

ISBN-10 / ASIN:   0781752795

ISBN-13 / EAN:   9780781752794

Product Description:

The primary objective of this book is to teach residents, fellows, and clinicians in radiation oncology how to incorporate intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) into their practice. IMRT has proven to be an extremely effective treatment modality for head and neck cancers.

It is now being used effectively in other sites, including, prostate, breast, lung, gynecological, the cervix, the central nervous system, and lymph nodes. The book will provide in a consistent format an overview of the natural course, lymph node spread, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic options for each cancer subsite.

Summary: A must have Rating: 5

'Practical Essentials of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy' starts out with an introduction to IMRT, and terminology that is commonly encountered with IMRT. This book describes in detail the delineation of target volumes and normal tissues using ct and mri cross sectional color images. Standard dose prescriptions for IMRT for various sites are mentioned clearly. Each site ends with a review of results of IMRT treatment. For radation oncologists starting out on an IMRT program, this book is definitely a must have.

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