Alternate Fractionation in Radiotherapy

Describes alternate fractionation strategies using an evidence-based approach

Enhances patient care through precise dosing and targeting

Delivers reductions in regimen toxicity, treatment time, and cost

Written by leading international experts

Describes alternate fractionation strategies using an evidence-based approach Enhances patient care through precise dosing and targeting Delivers reductions in regimen toxicity, treatment time, and cost Written by leading international experts

Résumé
"This book has a singular focus on the concept of alternate fractionation for radiation therapy. ... The book will be of significant interest to radiation oncologists, particularly those treating a wide variety of tumors for which the number of alternate fractionation regimens has grown at a rapid pace in recent years. Students of radiobiology and physics and radiation oncology residents will also find the book of interest. The authors and contributors are credible authorities in their fields." (Mark D. Hurwitz, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2019)

Contenu

Dedication.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Historical Development of Alternate Fractionation Schema.- 3 Radiobiology of Alternate Fractionation.- 4 Technological advances enabling Alternate Fractionation.- a Beam delivery.- b Imaging Technology.- c Treatment Planning.- 5 Workflow and Quality Assurance in Alternate Fractionation.- 6 The Future of Alternate Fractionation.- Part I DISEASE SITE SPECIFIC TOPICS.- 7 Central Nervous System Cancer.- 8 Head and Neck Cancer.- 9 Breast Cancer.- 10 Lung Cancer.- 11 Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: Esophagus and Stomach.- 12 Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: Hepatobiliary and Pancreas.- 13 Lower Gastrointestinal Cancer.- 14 Genitourinary Cancer.- 15 Gynecologic Cancer.- 16 Skin Cancer and Melanoma.- 17 Sarcoma.- 18 Lymphoma and Non-Solid Tumors.- 19 Benign Disease.- 20 Index.