Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Guide

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The primary goals in assembling this book were to review basic pathophysiology of radiation toxicities and guide the clinician in prevention, management, and treatment. It is a concise and practical guide for oncologists handling patients being treated with radiation and other combined therapy. Each chapter covers a tumor site comprehensively with expert evidence-based opinions.

Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Guide brings together renowned authors from leading cancer centers. Radiation, medical and surgical oncologists, nursing professionals, and members of radiation oncology teams will find this book an important reference.

"Radiation therapy is an essential component of cancer treatment. This text servces as a resource for the management of organ specific toxicities.

Experts in the field provide data on anticipated complications, discuss the biologic basis of radiation injury, and share advice on strategies to ameliorate side effects."

Steven T. Rosen, M.D.
Series Editor

Author(s): William Small Jr. M.D., Gayle Woloschak Ph.D. (auth.), William Small Jr. MD, Gayle E. Woloschak PhD (eds.)
Series: Cancer Treatment and Research 128
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer US
Year: 2006

Language: English
Pages: 187
Tags: Oncology;Radiotherapy;Imaging / Radiology

Introduction....Pages 3-5
The Management of Radiation-Induced Brain Injury....Pages 7-22
Management of Radiation-Induced Head and Neck Injury....Pages 23-41
Radiation Pneumonitis and Esophagitis in Thoracic Irradiation....Pages 43-64
Toxicity from Radiation in Breast Cancer....Pages 65-109
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract....Pages 111-124
Radiation Complications of the Pelvis....Pages 125-153
Radiation-Induced Skeletal Injury....Pages 155-169
Skin Changes....Pages 171-181