Radiotherapy of Liver Cancer (eBook)

This book provides up-to-date information on all aspects of radiotherapy for liver cancer, from the basic science to clinical practice. While demand for radiotherapy of liver cancer has been increasing, the guidance available to clinicians has remained limited. Radiotherapy of Liver Cancer aims to address this deficit on the basis of the best available evidence. The first two sections explain the relevant basic science and present detailed information on the available technologies and techniques, including the most recent advances. The radiotherapy strategies appropriate in different patient groups are then fully described, covering the use of ablative, adjuvant, neoadjuvant, and definitive radiotherapy, radiotherapy as a bridge to liver transplantation, and palliative radiotherapy. The final section addresses a range of specific issues of concern to the clinician. Radiotherapy of Liver Cancer will be an ideal reference for clinical radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents, oncologists, and hepatologists.

Jinsil Seong, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Yonsei University Medical College in Seoul, Korea. She is also President of the Asia Pacific Primary Liver Cancer Expert (APPLE) Association and an Executive Board member for the Asian Oncologic Society. Professor Seong completed her medical training and PhD at Yonsei University. Prior to her current position, she was a Visiting Scientist in the Department of Experimental Radiotherapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, USA. Professor Seong maintains active membership of numerous professional and academic societies. In 2019, she was awarded the Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association's Blue Faery Award for Excellence in Liver Cancer Research for her pioneering work on radiotherapy for HCC. She was previously a recipient of the Cancer Prevention Award from the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Distinguished Scientific Award from the Korean Cancer Association. Professor Seong sits on the editorial board for the Journal of Hepatology and has published 312 papers, including 211 in international peer-reviewed journals. She is a frequent invited keynote speaker at academic conferences and educational events across Asia and the world.

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This book provides up-to-date information on all aspects of radiotherapy for liver cancer, from the basic science to clinical practice. While demand for radiotherapy of liver cancer has been increasing, the guidance available to clinicians has remained limited. Radiotherapy of Liver Cancer aims to address this deficit on the basis of the best available evidence. The first two sections explain the relevant basic science and present detailed information on the available technologies and techniques, including the most recent advances. The radiotherapy strategies appropriate in different patient groups are then fully described, covering the use of ablative, adjuvant, neoadjuvant, and definitive radiotherapy, radiotherapy as a bridge to liver transplantation, and palliative radiotherapy. The final section addresses a range of specific issues of concern to the clinician. Radiotherapy of Liver Cancer will be an ideal reference for clinical radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents, oncologists, and hepatologists.