Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology. Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects. Edition No. 4

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June 2024
Elsevier Science and Technology
ID: 5927256

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.

Part I: Basic Science of Radiation Oncology
1. 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

Authors

Hasan Murshed Radiation Oncologist, Hope Regional Cancer Center, Fl, USA. Dr. Hasan Murshed, MD, MS, obtained his medical degree from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and a master's degree in Medical Physics from Louisiana State University Louisiana. He completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, where he was the Chief Resident. Following this, he served as a research Fellow at the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas. Dr. Murshed is dual board certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Radiation Therapy Physics and in Radiation Oncology. He is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). With over two decades of experience, Dr. Murshed serves as the Medical Director of Hope Regional Cancer Center in Panama City, Florida. He enjoys both the clinical and educational aspects of radiation oncology. Additionally, he is actively engaged in community activities to support and advocate for cancer patients.

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