Advances in Radiation Oncology

by Jeffrey Y.C. Wong, Timothy E. Schultheiss, Eric H. Radany

Overview

This book concisely reviews important advances in radiation oncology, providing practicing radiation oncologists with a fundamental understanding of each topic and an appreciation of its significance for the future of radiation oncology. It explores in detail the impact of newer imaging modalities, such as multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) using fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and other novel agents, which deliver improved visualization of the physiologic and phenotypic features of a given cancer, helping oncologists to provide more targeted radiotherapy and assess the response. Due consideration is also given to how advanced technologies for radiation therapy delivery have created new treatment options for patients with localized and metastatic disease, highlighting the increasingly important role of image-guided radiotherapy in treating systemic and oligometastatic disease. Further topics include the potential value of radiotherapy in enhancing immunotherapy thanks to the broader immune-stimulatory effects, how cancer stem cells and the tumor microenvironment influence response, and the application of mathematical and systems biology methods to radiotherapy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319850986
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	07/20/2018
Series:	Cancer Treatment and Research , #172
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
Pages:	271
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Use of Multi-parametric MRI in Radiotherapy.- MRI Guided Radiotherapy.- MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound and Thermal Oncology.- Use of PET and Novel Molecular Imaging in IGRT.- The Impact of IGRT on Normal Tissue Toxicity.- Image Guided Brachytherapy.- Hypofractionated IGRT for the treatment of primary cancers.- SBRT and the treatment of oligometastatic disease.- Molecular and image guided systemic targeted radiotherapy.- Integrating Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy.- Biomarkers and Radiotherapy.- Application of Mathematical and Systems Biology to Radiotherapy.- The Importance of Cancer Stem Cells in Radiotherapy.- Targeting DNA repair mechanisms in radiotherapy.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Bo Lu, MD (Thomas Jefferson University)
Description: This is a timely review of promising developments in the field of radiation oncology.
Purpose: The purpose is to help practicing radiation oncologists understand the impact of new advances in the field. The book meets these objectives and fulfills the intended purpose.
Audience: The book is written for practitioners who are keen on what is new in radiation oncology and for trainees who will learn the new advances beyond what is presented in textbooks. The authors are credible experts.
Features: The book covers advances in basic biology, imaging, medical physics, and translational research that are relevant to radiation oncology. The best part of the book describes the recent advances in immunotherapy and their impact on radiation oncology.
Assessment: This book is well written and edited.

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