Radiation Therapy in Hematologic Malignancies

Bouthaina Dabaja is an Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology, Section chief of Hematologic Malignancies in the department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Dabaja received her medical degree from the Lebanese University in Lebanon. She was trained in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. Completed her training in Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Dabaja is the Section chief of hematologic malignancies in the radiation oncology where she overseas the clinical and research activities and assist in the research development, specifically advancing the application of advanced technology in the treatment of both lymphoma and leukemia. Dr. Dabaja special interest, reflected by her publications in the field, is conducting research in an effort to reintroduce radiation into the treatment of hematologic malignancies with fewer side effects to maintain its long-term benefit.

Part I: Hodgkin's Lymphoma: early stage favourable and unfavourable.- Advanced stage.- Primary refractory.- Relapsed Hodgkin's in the setting of transplant.- Part II: Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma.- Early stage.- Advanced stage.- Refractory/palliative.- Follicular lymphoma: Early stage, grade 1,2.- Advanced stage/palliative.- Extranodal marginal zone: Gastrointestinal origin.- Non-gastrointestinal origin.- Primary mediastinal lymphoma.- Plasmacytoma/multiple myeloma.- Lymphoblastic lymphoma.- Primary CNS lymphoma.- Primary testicular lymphoma.- Mantle cell lymphoma.- Primary skin lymphoma including anaplastic large cell and mycosis fungoides.- Part III: Leukemia: craniospinal irradiation.- treatment of chloromas.

"This clinical practice guide to the use of radiation oncology in the treatment of hematologic malignancies covers all major hematologic diseases through clinical scenarios. ... this is an excellent practice guide for radiation therapy in the management of hematologic malignancies. Its extensive illustrations make it particularly helpful for everyday practice, particularly for physicians in the community setting. It also serves as a perfect study guide for radiation oncology residents." (Wenyin Shi, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2017)