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Description:
A comprehensive, multidisciplinary resource for the entire radiation oncology team, Gunderson & Tepper's Clinical
Radiation Oncology, 5th Edition, thoroughly covers all aspects of this complex and dynamic field. Concise, templated
chapters cover the basic biology of oncologic disease processes as well as updated treatment algorithms, the latest
clinical guidelines, and state-of-the-art techniques and modalities. More than 1,000 images-detailed anatomy drawings,
radiographic images, and more-provide outstanding visual support for every area of the text.
Key Features
Divides content into three distinct sections for quick access to information: Scientific Foundations, Techniques and
Modalities, and Disease Sites. Disease Site chapters include overviews summarizing the most important issues and
concluding discussions on controversies and problems.
Features new and expanded content on molecular and cellular biology and its relevance in individualized treatment
approaches, stereotactic radiation therapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, biologic therapy, precision radiation therapy,
targeted radiation, dosing guidelines for better quality of life and improved patient outcomes, and more.
Includes new chapters on Radiation Physics: Particle Therapy, Interventional Radiology, Radiation Therapy in the
Elderly, Palliative Care, Quality and Safety, and Immunotherapy with Radiotherapy.
Provides guidance on single-modality and combined-modality approaches, as well as outcome data including disease
control, survival, and treatment tolerance.
Includes access to videos on Intraoperative Irradiation, Prostate Brachytherapy, Penile Brachytherapy, and Ocular
Melanoma.
Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the
text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. |
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