Radiation Therapy in Pediatric Oncology

Writer of Foreword: Heilmann, H.
Exploring the role that radiation therapy plays in the treatment of children with malignant tumours, this monograph gives due consideration to the principles of paediatric radiation therapy and the aetiology of childhood tumours as well as molecular approaches to paediatric oncology.

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What role does radiation therapy play in treating children with malignant tumours? In search of an answer, leaders in the field have gathered information in their areas of expertise to offer a multidisciplinary approach to the topic. The book gives due consideration to the principles of paediatric radiation therapy and the etiology of childhood tumours, as well as newer, molecular approaches in paediatric oncology. Individual chapters provide concise reviews of current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for major childhood malignancies, including neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The text is supplemented by illustrations and tables of results, and up-to-date reference lists.