Radiation Therapy for Liver Tumors: Fundamentals and Clinical Practice-1판

The management of liver tumors is a nexus of interactions among multiple medical specialties, including radiation
oncology. A multitude of liver-directed therapies are available for patients, ranging from surgery and liver
transplantation to intra-arterial therapies, thermal ablation procedures, systemic therapies, and radiation treatments.
With the introduction of hypofractionated irradiation, particle therapy, and radioembolization, there is growing
interest in the use of radiation as a treatment for liver malignancies.

This book examines basic principles of the management of liver tumors. The evolving roles of x-ray and particle
therapies as well as radioembolization in the treatment of liver tumors is the main focus. A theme of
multidisciplinary management is also emphasized, as surgical, interventional and systemic therapies are reviewed.

A unique resource that discusses the role of radiation treatment in the context of other liver-directed therapies,
Radiation Therapy for Liver Tumors is of broad interest to radiation oncologists, surgeons, hepatologists, medical
oncologists, and radiologists.

Review
“I found the book to be a very useful, concise yet thorough resource that provides perspectives on liver disease and
oncologic management that I will be referring to periodically and recommending to residents on service. … This is a
very valuable resource for oncologists and other specialists focused on treating liver tumors. … The book is highly
recommended to those seeking a thorough understanding of liver tumors and their management.” (Mark D. Hurwitz, Doody's
Book Reviews, October, 2017)

From the Back Cover
The management of liver tumors is a nexus of interactions among multiple medical specialties, including radiation
oncology. A multitude of liver-directed therapies are available for patients, ranging from surgery and liver
transplantation to intra-arterial therapies, thermal ablation procedures, systemic therapies, and radiation treatments.
With the introduction of hypofractionated irradiation, particle therapy, and radioembolization, there is growing
interest in the use of radiation as a treatment for liver malignancies.

This book examines basic principles of the management of liver tumors. The evolving roles of x-ray and particle
therapies as well as radioembolization in the treatment of liver tumors is the main focus. A theme of
multidisciplinary management is also emphasized, as surgical, interventional and systemic therapies are reviewed.

A unique resource that discusses the role of radiation treatment in the context of other liver-directed therapies,
Radiation Therapy for Liver Tumors is of broad interest to radiation oncologists, surgeons, hepatologists, medical
oncologists, and radiologists.