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The book provides, in a comprehensive yet concise way, essential
information to improve the knowledge and skills of all healthcare
providers involved in the treatment of patients with breast cancer.
The content does not focus on general information that is widely
available via different sources, but on technical aspects –
“hands-on” daily practices and principles of radiation oncology
that are not included in other books. Drawing on information taught
in courses at e.g. the ESTRO School, as well as the authors’
broad clinical experience, the respective contributions reflect and
share the expertise of leading experts in breast cancer radiation
therapy, supported by sound data and evidence. Each chapter
includes a short introduction summarizing the evidence in the
literature and “pearls” (a short bullet-point summary), and is
enriched by tables, figures and illustrations to provide a concise,
easy-to-follow and appealing overview. The book, containing
also useful electronic supplementary material, will be of
interest to a wide range of readers, including radiation
oncologists, radiation technicians, medical physicists, and others
involved in breast cancer care.
This well-received book, now in its fifth edition, is unique in
providing a detailed examination of the technological basis of
radiation therapy. Another unique feature is that the chapters are
jointly written by North American and European authors. This
considerably broadens the book's contents and increases its
applicability in daily practice throughout the world. The book is
divided into two sections. The first section covers basic concepts
in treatment planning and explains the various approaches to
radiation therapy, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy,
tomotherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, and high and low dose rate
brachytherapy. The second discusses in depth the practical clinical
applications of the different radiation therapy techniques in a
wide range of cancer sites. All chapters have been written by
leaders in the field. This book will serve to instruct and acquaint
teachers, students, and practitioners with the basic technological
factors and approaches in radiation therapy.
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