Alternate Fractionation in Radiotherapy -

Alternate Fractionation in Radiotherapy

Paradigm Change
Buch | Softcover
XII, 413 Seiten
2019 | 1. Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-030-09596-3 (ISBN)
139,09 inkl. MwSt

This book, written by leading international experts, describes alternate fractionation strategies in which technology-driven precise targeting and dosing allow for improved conformance and decreased volumes, with concordant lessening of toxicity, reduction in treatment time, and lower overall health care expense. The aim is to provide the advanced clinician with an up-to-date evidence-based reference that will assist in the delivery of enhanced patient care in daily practice.

Traditional multi-week fractionation schedules were established at a time when the inclusion of relatively large amounts of normal tissue was unavoidable owing to the lack of accurate target localization during treatment. Such schedules are time and resource consuming, difficult for patients, and expensive. Nevertheless, acceptance of alternate fractionation strategies has been slow in some countries. The paradigm is, however, changing as evidence accumulates to demonstrate improved local control, equivalence of tolerance, or both. In documenting these alternate strategies, this book will be of value for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and oncologists worldwide.

Dedication.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Historical Development of Alternate Fractionation Schema.- 3 Radiobiology of Alternate Fractionation.- 4 Technological advances enabling Alternate Fractionation.- a Beam delivery.- b Imaging Technology.- c Treatment Planning.- 5 Workflow and Quality Assurance in Alternate Fractionation.- 6 The Future of Alternate Fractionation.- Part I DISEASE SITE SPECIFIC TOPICS.- 7 Central Nervous System Cancer.- 8 Head and Neck Cancer.- 9 Breast Cancer.- 10 Lung Cancer.- 11 Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: Esophagus and Stomach.- 12 Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: Hepatobiliary and Pancreas.- 13 Lower Gastrointestinal Cancer.- 14 Genitourinary Cancer.- 15 Gynecologic Cancer.- 16 Skin Cancer and Melanoma.- 17 Sarcoma.- 18 Lymphoma and Non-Solid Tumors.- 19 Benign Disease.- 20 Index.

"This book has a singular focus on the concept of alternate fractionation for radiation therapy. ... The book will be of significant interest to radiation oncologists, particularly those treating a wide variety of tumors for which the number of alternate fractionation regimens has grown at a rapid pace in recent years. Students of radiobiology and physics and radiation oncology residents will also find the book of interest. The authors and contributors are credible authorities in their fields." (Mark D. Hurwitz, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2019)

“This book has a singular focus on the concept of alternate fractionation for radiation therapy. … The book will be of significant interest to radiation oncologists, particularly those treating a wide variety of tumors for which the number of alternate fractionation regimens has grown at a rapid pace in recent years. Students of radiobiology and physics and radiation oncology residents will also find the book of interest. The authors and contributors are credible authorities in their fields.” (Mark D. Hurwitz, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2019)

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Medical Radiology
Radiation Oncology
Zusatzinfo XII, 413 p. 100 illus., 35 illus. in color.
Verlagsort Cham
Sprache englisch
Maße 178 x 254 mm
Gewicht 839 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Onkologie
Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren
Schlagworte Alternate Fractionation • Beam delivery • Brachytherapy • Evidence-based Alternate Fractionation • Hypofractionation • Lessening of Toxicity • Radiaton Oncology • Rrecise Dosing and Targeting • Technology-driven Precise Targeting • Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology
ISBN-10 3-030-09596-7 / 3030095967
ISBN-13 978-3-030-09596-3 / 9783030095963
Zustand Neuware
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