Jennifer R. Bellon — Radiation Therapy Techniques and Treatment Planning for Breast Cancer

Автор: Jennifer R. Bellon
Название книги: Radiation Therapy Techniques and Treatment Planning for Breast Cancer
Формат: PDF
Тема: Радиотерапия при онкологии молочной железы, Рак груди, рак молочной железы, болезни молочных желез, онкология, маммология, маммография
Страницы: 162
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

This book addresses the day-to-day treatment planning issues that radiation oncologists are likely to encounter during the treatment of breast cancer patients and provides numerous practical “tips” that will assist in navigation of the treatment planning process, from delineation of the tumor boundaries to discrimination of adjacent normal tissues and critical structures at risk of radiation injury. Differences in target delineation and treatment planning according to technique are emphasized, with coverage of conventional radiation therapy and advanced techniques including cardiac-sparing approaches, e.g., using active breathing control, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, proton beam therapy, and electron beam therapy post mastectomy. Individual chapters also focus on radiation setup and verification techniques and radiation treatment planning systems. The book, which is part of the Springer series Practical Guides in Radiation Oncology, is designed for hands-on use by radiation oncology residents/fellows in training and practicing radiation oncologists.