Radiation oncology primer and review : essential concepts and protocols / George Rodrigues, MD FRCPC MSc, associate professor and clinician scientist, Departments of Oncology and Epidemiology/Biostatistics, London Health Sciences Centre and Western University, London, Ontario, Canada, Vikram Velker, MD, resident, Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, London Health Sciences Centre and Western University, London, Ontario, Canada, Lara Best, MD, resident, Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, London Health Sciences Centre and Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

The book describes the fundamental concepts, nomenclature and definitions of the field of radiation oncology. Divided into three sections Radiation Oncology Primer and Review covers the basic science, clinical science and technical and planning issues to give the trainee a full overview of the core...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Main Authors: Rodrigues, George (Author), Velker, Vikram (Author), Best, Lara (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Demos Medical Publishing, LLC., [2013]
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Table of Contents:
  • Basic science concepts
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Radiobiology
  • Pathology
  • Radiation pathophysiology
  • Imaging
  • Clinical science concepts
  • Clinical epidemiology and biostatistics
  • Cancer epidemiology
  • Cancer staging
  • General cancer treatment considerations
  • General radiotherapy considerations
  • Treatment planning protocols and concepts
  • Palliative radiotherapy
  • Genitourinary treatment planning
  • Gynecological treatment planning
  • Lymphoma
  • Skin cancer treatment planning.