Gynecologic Radiation Therapy - Novel Approaches to Image-Guidance and Management (Hardcover, Edition.)

Covers the most recent advances in gynecologic image-based radiation therapy Includes the changed practice of management of gynecologic brachytherapy Written by an international panel of experts Recent advances in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies led to a new worldwide consensus to introduce image guidance to gynecologic radiation therapy, particularly to brachytherapy. The book summarizes the changed practice of management: treatment planning for cervical cancer, not modified for over 60 years, has been shifted to an image-based approach, endometrial cancer management with an increase in the use of chemotherapy and vaginal brachytherapy, and vaginal cancer therapy including image guidance and high-dose delivery with IMRT. Content Level Professional/practitioner Keywords Brachytherapy - Chemotherapy - Gynecologic Cancer - Radiation Related subjects Oncology & Hematology - Radiology

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	2011
Editors:	Akila N. Viswanathan • Christian Kirisits • Beth E. Erickson • Richard Poetter
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	308
Edition:	Edition.
ISBN-13:	978-3-540-68954-6
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Gynaecology & obstetrics > General Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Oncology > Radiotherapy Promotions
LSN:	3-540-68954-0
Barcode:	9783540689546

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