Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology: Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects, Fourth Edition, is written by a team of renowned experts. This book is a must-have resource for anyone practicing radiation oncology. From basic principles to more-advanced planning and delivery of radiation therapy to treat cancer, this book is a go-to resource for mastering the art and science of radiation oncology.
Table of Contents
Part I: Basic Science of Radiation Oncology1. Radiation Physics, Dosimetry, and Treatment Planning
2. Radiation Protection and Safety
3. Radiation Biology
4. Molecular Cancer Biology
Part II: Techniques and Modalities of Radiation Oncology
5. Brachytherapy
6. Intensity Modulated and Image Guided Radiation Therapy
7. Stereotactic Radiation: Cranial Lesions
8. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: Lung Cancers
9. Proton Radiation Therapy
10. Adaptive Radiotherapy
11. Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Therapy
12. Immunotherapy
13. Radiation and Combined Modality Therapy
14. Statistical Consideration in Radiation Therapy
Part III: Clinical Radiation Oncology
15. Skin Cancers
16. Primary Brain Cancers
17. Head and Neck Cancers
18. Breast Cancers
19. Thoracic Cancers
20. Gastrointestinal Cancers
21. Genitourinary Cancers
22. Gynecological Cancers
23. Lymphoma and Hematologic Cancers
24. Soft- Tissue Sarcomas
25. Pediatric Cancers
26. Benign Tumors
Part IV: Palliative Care and Radiation Treatment Toxicity Management
27. Radiation Emergencies and Common Indications for Palliative Radiotherapy
28. Radiation Treatment Toxicity and their Management