Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology: An Evidence-Based Approach - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0387306471 ISBN 13: 9780387306476

Casa editrice: Springer Verlag, 2006

Riassunto

This handbook serves as a portable reference that utilizes evidence-based medicine as the basis for practical treatment recommendations and guidelines. Organized by body site, concise clinical chapters provide easy access to critical information. Important "pearls" of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation are highlighted. Key facets of the work-up are listed, followed by staging and/or risk classification systems. Treatment recommendations are discussed based on stage, histology, and/or risk classification. Brief summaries of key trials and studies provide rationale for the recommendations. Practical guidelines for radiation techniques are described. Finally, complications and follow-up guidelines are outlined. Appendices are included as well to allow quick reference to information on performance status scales, radionucleotides used in brachytherapy, radiation safety, tumor markers, immunophenotyping and cytogenetics, and commonly prescribed drugs.

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The practice of radiation oncology has become increasingly evidence-based, and in this setting it is critical to have a practical and portable reference. The best-selling Handbook of Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology was edited and written by the medical staff of the UCSF Department of Radiation Oncology with this purpose in mind, and it quickly established itself as a vital resource for the daily needs of radiation oncologists. The 2^nd Edition of the Handbook builds on this success. Once again designed to fit in a white coat pocket, this convenient text is filled with the most important information on cancer management for all major anatomical sites. Easy-to-read tables present the most current 2010 AJCC and FIGO staging systems. Up-to-date treatment recommendations and brief summaries of key studies and trials are included throughout the book. New color figures are incorporated to reflect modern practice, along with color contouring mini-atlases for head and neck, gastrointestinal, prostate, and gynecological tumors. Concisely written, and organized by body site for quick reference, this handbook was created from start to finish to meet the needs of the busy radiation oncologist.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer Verlag
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0387306471
• ISBN 13: 9780387306476
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 350
• Redattore: Roach Mack
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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