Planning is a critical stage of radiotherapy. Careful consideration of the complex variables involved and critical assessment of the techniques available are fundamental to good and effective practice.
First published in 1985, Practical Radiotherapy Planning has, over three editions, established itself as the popular choice for the trainee radiation oncologist and radiographer, providing the 'nuts and bolts' of planning in a practical and accessible manner.
This fourth edition encompasses a wealth of new material, reflecting the radical change in the practice of radiotherapy in recent years. The information contained within the introductory chapters has been expanded and brought up to date and a new chapter on patient management has been added. CT stimulators, MLC shieldings and dose profiles, principles of IMRT, and use of MRI, PET and ultrasound are all included, amongst other new developments in this field.
The aim of this book remains unchanged. Complexity of treatment planning has increased greatly, but the fourth edition continues to emphasize underlying principles of treatment that can be applied for conventional, conformal and novel treatments, taking into account advances in imaging and treatment delivery.- 1 What you need to know before planning radiotherapy treatment
- 2 Principles of radiotherapy planning
- 3 Radiobiology and treatment planning
- 4 Organs at risk and tolerance of normal tissues
- 5 Principles of brachytherapy
- 6 Emergency and palliative radiotherapy
- 7 Skin
- 8 Head and neck: general considerations
- 9 Lip, ear, nose and treatment of the neck in skin cancer
- 10 Oral cavity
- 11 Oropharynx cancer and unknown primary tumour
- 12 Hypopharynx
- 13 Nasopharynx
- 14 Larynx
- 15 Salivary glands
- 16 Sinuses: maxilla, ethmoid and nasal cavity tumours
- 17 Orbit
- 18 Central nervous system
- 19 Thyroid and thymoma
- 20 Lung
- 21 Mesothelioma
- 22 Breast
- 23 Lymphomas
- 24 Oesophagus and stomach
- 25 Pancreas and liver
- 26 Rectum
- 27 Anus
- 28 Prostate
- 29 Bladder
- 30 Testis
- 31 Penis
- 32 Cervix
- 33 Uterus
- 34 Vagina
- 35 Vulva
- 36 Sarcoma
- 37 Paediatric tumours
- 38 Systemic irradiation
- Appendix: List of abbreviations
- Index
Product Details
- Paperback: 468 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 4th edition (September 7, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0340927739
- ISBN-13: 978-0340927731
- Author: Ann, M.D. Barrette, Jane Dobbs, Stephen Morris and Tom Roques