Details

Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Medical Guide


Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Medical Guide


Cancer Treatment and Research, Band 128

von: William Small, Gayle E. Woloschak

149,79 €

Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 12.03.2006
ISBN/EAN: 9780387253541
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 188

Dieses eBook enthält ein Wasserzeichen.

Beschreibungen

<STRONG>Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Guide</STRONG> provides insight into the management of day-to-day aspects of radiotherapy. Most radiation oncologists and radiation oncology nurses spend a large percentage of their time dealing with the effects of radiotherapy. This book describes the biology behind each sites acute and long-term responses to radiotherapy, including the best current knowledge regarding radiation tolerance, and fills a needed void in the literature that is available on radiation oncology.
The Management of Radiation-Induced Brain Injury.- Management of Radiation-Induced Head and Neck Injury.- Radiation Pneumonitis and Esophagitis in Thoracic Irradiation.- Toxicity from Radiation in Breast Cancer.- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.- Radiation Complications of the Pelvis.- Radiation-Induced Skeletal Injury.- Skin Changes.
<P>The primary goals in assembling this book were to review basic pathophysiology of radiation toxicities and guide the clinician in prevention, management, and treatment. It is a concise and practical guide for oncologists handling patients being treated with radiation and other combined therapy. Each chapter covers a tumor site comprehensively with expert evidence-based opinions. </P>
<P></P>
<P><STRONG><EM>Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Guide</EM></STRONG> brings together renowned authors from leading cancer centers. Radiation, medical and surgical oncologists, nursing professionals, and members of radiation oncology teams will find this book an important reference. </P>
<P><EM>"Radiation therapy is an essential component of cancer treatment. This text servces as a resource for the management of organ specific toxicities.</EM></P>
<P><EM>Experts in the field provide data on anticipated complications, discuss the biologic basis of radiation injury, and share advice on strategies to ameliorate side effects."</EM></P>
<P><EM>Steven T. Rosen, M.D.<BR>Series Editor</EM></P>
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Diese Produkte könnten Sie auch interessieren: