Offering practical, comprehensive coverage of the many nuanced
technical and clinical aspects of this growing field, Palliative
Radiation Oncology provides up-to-date clinical guidance in a
thorough yet concise manner. In an easy-access format, it
integrates basic science, pathologies, and research with clinical
applications, covering different ways to approach problems, tumor
assessment, precise target definition, and dosing-specific
guidelines to minimize side effects/toxicities while balancing with
desired outcomes. Discusses optimal communication skills for
pediatric, adult, and elderly patients. Contains decision-making
algorithms to guide individualized palliative radiation oncology
treatment plans. Reviews all the latest modalities with technical
tips and pitfalls. Covers key procedures such as external beam
radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy,
stereotactic body radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery.
Features step-by-step body site-specific guidelines with integrated
symptom and toxicity management. Covers symptom and symptom-cluster
management, including pain and psychosocial or spiritual distress.
Ideal for radiation oncology residents, fellows, and practitioners,
as well as medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, oncology
nurses, and radiation technicians-all clinicians who work in this
highly collaborative, team-based specialty. An eBook version is
included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the
text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize
your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read
aloud.
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