Cox: Radiation Oncology: Rationale, Technique, Results 9th Edition (Expert Consult Series)

Radiation oncology has undergone a major transformation in the past few years. Results of three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy and intensity-modulated radiation therapy have confirmed the promise that was evident from treatment-planning studies and early results of phase II and phase III trials. Advances in functional and metabolic imaging have augmented the tools for evaluating disease and planning treatments. Refinements of cytotoxic chemotherapy in conjunction with radiation therapy have reduced side effects and improved efficacy. The rapidly developing arena of molecular therapeutic agents and the emerging ability to select some agents based on molecular abnormalities in tumors promise to revolutionize combined modality therapy. Surgical procedures have emphasized preservation of structures, video assistance, and robotic tools such that the indications for adjuvant radiation therapy have been expanded and modified.

This ninth edition has updated, replaced, and eliminated chapters from previous editions to seek the most contemporary discussions of principles and specific disease sites. New contributors have been enlisted and new subjects have been added. In recognition of the importance of color displays, most figures in the ninth edition are now in color. This greatly enhances the value of the figures, especially those that show dose distributions for specific diseases.

As in previous editions, we have sought consistency in the presentation of each chapter. Each begins with discussions of effects of treatments on normal tissues. Emphasis has been placed on synthesis of the available literature for clarity and brevity. The thrust of this approach is accessibility of radiation oncology to students and colleagues from other disciplines as well as physicians, physicist, and biologists from various countries. We are thankful to our colleagues who have worked arduously to meet the guidelines we have set for presenting their material in this manner.

This edition has been prepared in the context of ongoing care of patients, research, and administration. We are grateful to those who have worked with us to permit its completion. We are indebted beyond words to Christine Wogan, who has edited this edition and the previous one. Her knowledge and advice has served to gather the thoughts and words of the many contributors into a more unified whole. Her patience and goodwill are without compare.

James D. Cox, K. Kian Ang

Book Features

• Stands apart as the only book in the field to cover the conceptual framework for the use of radiotherapy by describing the most effective techniques for treatment planning and delivery and presenting the results of each type of therapy.
• Emphasizes clinical uses of radiation therapy, providing pertinent, easy-to-understand information on state-of-the-art treatments.
• Includes information useful for non-radiotherapists, making it "recommended reading" for other oncology specialists.
• Offers a practical, uniform chapter structure to expedite reference. 

Website Features

• Consult the book from any computer at home, in your office, or at any practice location.
• Instantly locate the answers to your clinical questions via a simple search query.
• Quickly find out more about any bibliographical citation by linking to its MEDLINE abstract.

New in this edition

• Guides you through the use of the newest radiation oncology techniques, including principles of proton therapy and new developments in intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).
• Incorporates evidence from randomized clinical trials whenever possible to validate clinical recommendations. 
• Presents full-color images throughout to match the images that you see in practice.
• Uses new color-coded treatment plans to make targets, structures, and doses easier to read at a glance.
• Extensive use of "combination" imaging presents a complete picture of how to more precisely locate and target the radiotherapy field. 

Contents
PART 1 - Principles

• Chapter 1 - Physical and Biologic Basis of Radiation Therapy
• Chapter 2 - Clinical Radiation Oncology Physics
• Chapter 3 - Principles of Combining Radiation Therapy and Surgery
• Chapter 4 - Principles of Combining Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy
• Chapter 5 - Principles of Combining Radiation Therapy and Molecular Therapeutics

PART 2 - Skin

• Chapter 6 - The Skin

PART 3 - Head and Neck

• Chapter 7 - Advances in the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
• Chapter 8 - The Salivary Glands
• Chapter 9 - The Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
• Chapter 10 - The Nasopharynx
• Chapter 11 - The Oropharynx
• Chapter 12 - The Oral Cavity
• Chapter 13 - The Larynx and Hypopharynx
• Chapter 14 - The Orbit
• Chapter 15 - The Temporal Bone, Ear, and Paraganglia
• Chapter 16 - The Thyroid

PART 4 - Breast

• Chapter 17 - The Breast

PART 5 - Thorax

• Chapter 18 - The Blood Vessels and Heart
• Chapter 19 - The Lung, Pleura, and Thymus

PART 6 - Gastrointestinal Tract

• Chapter 20 - The Esophagus
• Chapter 21 - The Stomach and Small Intestine
• Chapter 22 - The Pancreas
• Chapter 23 - The Liver and Biliary System
• Chapter 24 - The Colon and Rectum
• Chapter 25 - The Anal Region

PART 7 - Urinary Tract

• Chapter 26 - The Urinary Bladder

PART 8 - Male Genital Tract

• Chapter 27 - The Testicle
• Chapter 28 - The Prostate

PART 9 - Female Genital Tract

• Chapter 29 - The Uterine Cervix
• Chapter 30 - The Endometrium
• Chapter 31 - The Vulva and Vagina
• Chapter 32 - The Ovary

PART 10 - Central Nervous System

• Chapter 33 - The Brain and Spinal Cord

PART 11 - Leukemias and Lymphomas

• Chapter 34 - Leukemias and Lymphomas

PART 12 - Musculoskeletal System

• Chapter 35 - The Bone
• Chapter 36 - The Soft Tissue

PART 13 - Childhood Cancer

• Chapter 37 - Childhood Cancer

PART 14 - Special Considerations

• Chapter 38 - Radiation Therapy for Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplantation
• Chapter 39 - Palliative Care
• Chapter 40 - Proton Therapy

Product Details 

• Hardcover: 1088 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 9 edition (October 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323049710
• ISBN-13: 978-0323049719
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.6 inches 

List Price: $218.00