The Radiotherapy Of Malignant Disease

Author : R.C.S. Pointon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781447131687

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The Radiotherapy of Malignant Disease by R.C.S. Pointon Pdf

Radiotherapy as practiced at the renowned Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Institute is brought up to date in this new, second edition of The Radiotherapy of Malignant Disease. The contributions are all written by current or former members of the hospital staff. The opening chapters provide the necessary background information: basic physics and radiobiology, principles of chemotherapy, and mould room practice. The main part of the book represents the very essence of the Manchester school of thought. It is designed to show in detail how to treat, by X-rays and radium, malignant tumors in various anatomical sites. The book thus gives practical guidance on clinical techniques necessary in all disciplines involved in the management of malignant disease. From the reviews of the first edition: " ...It should be in the library of every radiotherapy department, and in the hands of every trainee..." #British Medical Journal#1 "...This book should be an important and interesting reference book on the shelves of any medical library or radiotherapist's office." #American Journal of Roentgenology#2 "...There can...be few established radiotherapists, described by the editors as the epitome of the oncologist, who did not read the earlier versions of the Manchester textbook and may still use it for reference. This latest edition is costly but it should continue to be read by all trainees aspiring to the DMRT and FRCR, wherever they may be in training and whatever the philosophy of their teachers." #Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine#3

Author : Eric C. Easson,R. C. S. Pointon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Cancer
ISBN : 3540131043

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The Radiotherapy of Malignant Disease by Eric C. Easson,R. C. S. Pointon Pdf

Author : R. C. Pointon,Robert Charles Snow Pointon
Publisher : Springer Verlag
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0387196226

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The Radiotherapy of Malignant Disease by R. C. Pointon,Robert Charles Snow Pointon Pdf

(1E 1985) Scientific basis of radiation therapy/functions of a mould room/principles of radiotherapy/clinical application

Author : Michael Heinrich Seegenschmiedt,Hans-Bruno Makoski,Klaus-Rüdiger Trott,Luther W. Brady
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 729 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783540689430

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Radiotherapy for Non-Malignant Disorders by Michael Heinrich Seegenschmiedt,Hans-Bruno Makoski,Klaus-Rüdiger Trott,Luther W. Brady Pdf

This volume discusses the background and various clinical applications of radiation therapy in the treatment of non-malignant diseases. It documents the radiobiological and physical principles of treatment and the rationale underlying the use of radiotherapy for various disorders of the CNS, head and neck, eye, skin and soft tissues, bone and joints, and vascular system. In so doing, it draws attention to and elucidates the scope for application of radiotherapy beyond the treatment of malignancies. Both the risks and the benefits of such treatment are fully considered, the former ranging from minor clinical problems to life-threatening diseases.

Author : R. C. S. Pointon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 144713169X

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The Radiotherapy of Malignant Disease by R. C. S. Pointon Pdf

Author : James Ralston Kennedy Paterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Cancer
ISBN : UOM:39015003796789

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The Treatment of Malignant Disease by Radiotherapy by James Ralston Kennedy Paterson Pdf

Author : Seymour H Levitt,Seymour H. Levitt,James A. Purdy,Carlos A. Perez,S. Vijayakumar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 884 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3540769110

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Technical Basis of Radiation Therapy by Seymour H Levitt,Seymour H. Levitt,James A. Purdy,Carlos A. Perez,S. Vijayakumar Pdf

With contributions by numerous experts

Author : Ralston Paterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Cancer
ISBN : OSU:32436000413276

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The Treatment of Malignant Disease by Radium and X-rays by Ralston Paterson Pdf

Author : Simon S. Lo,Bin S. Teh,Jiade J. Lu,Tracey E. Schefter
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642256042

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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy by Simon S. Lo,Bin S. Teh,Jiade J. Lu,Tracey E. Schefter Pdf

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an important innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists.

Author : Tom Boterberg,Karin Dieckmann,Mark Gaze
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780192511539

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Radiotherapy and the Cancers of Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults by Tom Boterberg,Karin Dieckmann,Mark Gaze Pdf

This new volume in the Radiotherapy in Practice series provides a comprehensive and evidence-based guide to radiotherapy in the management of children and young people with cancer. It explains the roles of the various modalities of treatment available, including image-guided and intensity modulated radiotherapy, brachytherapy, proton beam therapy, and molecular radiotherapy, and aids selection of the most appropriate technique in different situations. Each cancer type in children is explored, including diagnostic investigations, risk stratification, multi-modality approaches to treatment, and decision making with regard to radiotherapy. Specific guidance is given for the planning and prescription of radiotherapy for infants, children, and teenagers. The authors also identify the need for specialist paediatric radiotherapy service provision, and the wider requirements for radiotherapy in children, including consent, immobilisation, anaesthesia, multi-professional team working, and play specialist support. With over 75 colour illustrations, case histories to demonstrate the various approaches, and a carefully selected guide to further reading on each topic, this practical volume will be a valuable resource for physicians and trainees in radiotherapy and clinical oncology, and to nurses, radiographers and other allied health professionals who come into contact with young patients receiving radiotherapy. ABOUT THE SERIES Radiotherapy remains the major non-surgical treatment modality for the management of malignant disease. It is based on the application of the principles of applied physics, radiobiology, and tumour biology to clinical practice. Each volume in the series takes the reader through the basic principles of the use of ionizing radiation and then develops this by individual sites. This series of practical handbooks is aimed at physicians both training and practising in radiotherapy, as well as medical physics, dosimetrists, radiographers, and senior nurses.

Author : Leonard L. Gunderson, MD, MS, FASTRO,Joel E. Tepper, MD
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 2253 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323240987

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Clinical Radiation Oncology by Leonard L. Gunderson, MD, MS, FASTRO,Joel E. Tepper, MD Pdf

Perfect for radiation oncology physicians and residents needing a multidisciplinary, treatment-focused resource, this updated edition continues to provide the latest knowledge in this consistently growing field. Not only will you broaden your understanding of the basic biology of disease processes, you'll also access updated treatment algorithms, information on techniques, and state-of-the-art modalities. The consistent and concise format provides just the right amount of information, making Clinical Radiation Oncology a welcome resource for use by the entire radiation oncology team. Content is templated and divided into three sections -- Scientific Foundations of Radiation Oncology, Techniques and Modalities, and Disease Sites - for quick access to information. Disease Sites chapters summarize the most important issues on the opening page and include a full-color format, liberal use of tables and figures, a closing section with a discussion of controversies and problems, and a treatment algorithm that reflects the treatment approach of the authors. Chapters have been edited for scientific accuracy, organization, format, and adequacy of outcome data (such as disease control, survival, and treatment tolerance). Allows you to examine the therapeutic management of specific disease sites based on single-modality and combined-modality approaches. Features an emphasis on providing workup and treatment algorithms for each major disease process, as well as the coverage of molecular biology and its relevance to individual diseases. Two new chapters provide an increased emphasis on stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body irradiation (SBRT). New Associate Editor, Dr. Andrea Ng, offers her unique perspectives to the Lymphoma and Hematologic Malignancies section. Key Points are summarized at the beginning of each disease-site chapter, mirroring the template headings and highlighting essential information and outcomes. Treatment algorithms and techniques, together with discussions of controversies and problems, reflect the treatment approaches employed by the authors. Disease Site Overviews allow each section editor to give a unique perspective on important issues, while online updates to Disease Site chapters ensure your knowledge is current. Disease Site chapters feature updated information on disease management and outcomes. Four videos accessible on Expert Consult include Intraoperative Irradiation, Prostate Brachytherapy, Penile Brachytherapy, and Ocular Melanoma. Thirty all-new anatomy drawings increase your visual understanding. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Author : Thomas J. Deeley
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781483280059

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Principles of Radiation Therapy by Thomas J. Deeley Pdf

Principles of Radiation Therapy presents the applications, limitations, techniques, and results of treatment and possible complications of radiotherapy. This book discusses the general principles of the treatment. Organized into 15 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the aspects of the study of malignant disease and the experience needed by the radiotherapist to function fully as a clinical oncologist. This text then describes briefly the experiments and discoveries of Marie Curie and Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen. Other chapters consider the fundamental physical principles underlying the use of ionizing radiations. This book discusses as well the aspects of treatment using external beam therapy, the machines used, the method of planning treatment, as well as special features of the treatment. The final chapter deals with the effects of radiation on tumor, the normal cell, the tissue or organ, and on the whole body. This book is a valuable resource for radiotherapists, epidemiologists, pathologists, clinical oncologists, nurses, and medical students.

Author : Tod W. Speer
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781451153262

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Targeted Radionuclide Therapy by Tod W. Speer Pdf

Radioimmunotherapy, also known as systemic targeted radiation therapy, uses antibodies, antibody fragments, or compounds as carriers to guide radiation to the targets. It is a topic rapidly increasing in importance and success in treatment of cancer patients. This book represents a comprehensive amalgamation of the radiation physics, chemistry, radiobiology, tumor models, and clinical data for targeted radionuclide therapy. It outlines the current challenges and provides a glimpse at future directions. With significant advances in cell biology and molecular engineering, many targeting constructs are now available that will safely deliver these highly cytotoxic radionuclides in a targeted fashion. A companion website includes the full text and an image bank.

Author : Stanley E. Order,Sarah S. Donaldson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642971600

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Radiation Therapy of Benign Diseases by Stanley E. Order,Sarah S. Donaldson Pdf

The radiation therapist's primary concern is the treatment of patients with malignant dis ease. However, there are definite indications for radiation treatment for benign diseases that do not respond to conventional methods of treatment. It may be the treatment of choice in the unusual instance of a life-threatening benign disease that cannot be surgi cally or medically managed. The present volume by Order and Donaldson represents a major statement on the uti lization of radiation techniques in the management of benign disease. The initial report of the Committee on Radiation Treatment of Benign Disease from the Bureau of Radiological Health recommended that consideration be given to the quality of radiation, the total dose, overall time, underlying organs at risk and shielding factors before the institution of radiation therapy. Infants and children should be treated with ionizing radiation only in very exceptional cases and after careful evaluation of the potential risk compared with the expected benefit. Direct irradiation of the skin areas overlying organs that are particularly prone to late effects such as the thyroid, eye, go nads, bone marrow, and breast should be avoided. Meticulous radiation protection tech niques should be used in all instances and the depth of penetration of the x-ray beam should be chosen in accordance with depth of the pathologic process'.

Author : George E. Laramore
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642835018

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Radiation Therapy of Head and Neck Cancer by George E. Laramore Pdf

The contemporary management of patients with cancers of the head and neck is under careful scrutiny and major changes are being introduced in order to improve the potenti al not only for long-term control but also for less in the way of disfiguring and distres sing complications associated with the treatment programs. In 1988, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 42400 new cases of malignant tumors of the head and neck diagnosed with 12 850 deaths. In general, the prognosis for patients with malignant tumors of the head and neck re gion depends upon the site of origin, the local and regional extent of the tumor, the Kar nofsky status of the patient as well as the patient's general medical condition. The poten tial for cure for early stage tumors is extremely high particularly for those lesions involving the vocal cord, oral cavity, and the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. Major advances have been made in the management of head and neck cancer by the innovative utilization of surgery with radiation therapy. Small tumors can be cured by ei ther surgery or radiation therapy with equally good results. However, far advanced tu mors are more complicated and more difficult to cure requiring combined, integrated, multimodal programs of management. Therefore, the previously general poor prognosis for advanced tumors is becoming better with more aggressive treatment regimens.