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Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology

Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects

  • 4 Edición - 20 de junio de 2024
  • Última edición
  • Editor: Hasan Murshed
  • Idioma: Inglés

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Radiation Oncology**Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology: Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects, Fourth Edition, is written by a t… Leer más

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**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Radiation Oncology**

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.

Puntos claves

  • Recent advances in SRS, SBRT, proton therapy, an immunotherapy
  • New chapters on adaptive radiotherapy, and artificial intelligence in radiation therapy
  • IMRT and IGRT techniques are covered in depth in all clinical chapters
  • Latest landmark studies provide evidence-based rationale for recommended treatments
  • Radiation treatment toxicity and its management

De interès para

​​Radiation oncology residents, practicing radiation oncologists, radiation dosimetrists, radiation physicists, Surgical oncologist, medical oncologist, oncology nurse

Índice

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

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 4
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 25 de junio de 2024
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre el editor

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Hasan Murshed

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.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Radiation Oncologist, Hope Regional Cancer Center, Fl, USA

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