Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Medical Guide: 128 (Cancer Treatment and Research, 128) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0387097902 ISBN 13: 9780387097909

Publisher: Springer, 2008

Synopsis

Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Guide provides insight into the management of day-to-day aspects of radiotherapy. Most radiation oncologists and radiation oncology nurses spend a large percentage of their time dealing with the effects of radiotherapy. This book describes the biology behind each sites acute and long-term responses to radiotherapy, including the best current knowledge regarding radiation tolerance, and fills a needed void in the literature that is available on radiation oncology.

About this title

From the Back Cover

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387097902
• ISBN 13: 9780387097909
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 198
• Editor: Small William, Woloschak Gayle E.