Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Medical Guide: 128 (Cancer Treatment and Research) - Tapa dura

Libro 52 de 180: Cancer Treatment and Research
 
9781402080531: Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Medical Guide: 128 (Cancer Treatment and Research)

Sinopsis

Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Guide provides insight into the management of day-to-day aspects of radiotherapy. Most radiation oncologists and radiation oncology nurses spend a large percentage of their time dealing with the effects of radiotherapy. This book describes the biology behind each sites acute and long-term responses to radiotherapy, including the best current knowledge regarding radiation tolerance, and fills a needed void in the literature that is available on radiation oncology.

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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.
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9780387097909: Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Guide: A Practical Medical Guide: 128 (Cancer Treatment and Research)

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ISBN 10:  0387097902 ISBN 13:  9780387097909
Editorial: Springer US, 2010
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