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Stereotactic body radiation therapy /

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers, and the past five years have witnessed a quantum leap in its use. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and cli...

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Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Group Author: Lo, Simon S.
Published: Springer,
Publisher Address: Berlin ; New York :
Publication Dates: 2012.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Medical radiology,
Subjects:
Radiosurgery > methods > Evaluation Studies.
Research Design > Evaluation Studies.
Cancer > Radiotherapy.
Stereotaxic Techniques.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Cancer
MEDICAL / Oncology
Medicine.
Radiology, Medical.
Radiotherapy.
Oncology.
Cancer > Surgery.
Surgical Oncology.
Electronic books.
Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-25605-9
Summary: Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers, and the past five years have witnessed a quantum leap in its use. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9783642256059 (electronic bk.)
3642256058 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: RC271
CLC: R730.55
Contents: Introduction /
Historical Development of Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy /
CyberKnife System /
Novalis and Varian Systems /
Helical TomoTherapy System /
Elekta System /
Treatment Planning for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy /
Launching a Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Program /
Radiobiology of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy/Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy /
Primary Lung Cancer /
Primary Liver Cancer /
Prostate Cancer /
Renal Cell Carcinoma /
Gynecologic Cancer /
Pancreatic Cancer /
Benign and Malignant Primary Spinal Tumors /
Non-Skull Base Head and Neck Cancer /
Skull Base Head and Neck Cancer /
Lung Metastasis /
Liver Metastasis /
Adrenal Metastasis /
Histology-Specific Metastasis /
Bone Metastasis /
Spinal Metastasis /
Reported Toxicities Associated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy /
Normal Tissue Constraints /
Erratum: Primary Liver Cancer /
Erratum: Bone Metastasis /

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