Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology

by Andrew Vassil MD (Editor), Gregory M. M. Videtic MD, CM, FRCPC (Editor)

Overview

The Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology is a focused pocket-sized handbook designed for Radiation Oncology trainees and residents, to serve as an up-to-date, quick resource to lead them through all of the standard steps to plan and deliver radiotherapy for all major malignancies. The goal of the Handbook is to provide evidence-based information but also to be reflective of the knowledge gained through experience in practice.

All chapters represent a joint collaboration between residents and staff radiation oncologists, in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. Throughout the Handbook, the focus is on a series of steps to follow in order to successfully complete effective radiotherapy planning. Sections are organized by body site or system, whichever proved best for consistency in presenting the general principles of planning. Also included are specialized topics such as palliative therapy and pediatrics. After a discussion of general planning requirements, each specific subsite within a given section then provides more specific details on approaches to radiotherapy planning.

Illustrated throughout with over 200 images, the Handbook will be a valuable tool for every Radiation Oncology practitioner or trainee.

Features of the Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology include

• A focus on a consistent, step by step approach to radiotherapy planning
• Content is present in a bulleted format for ease of review
• The text is extensively supported by color images
• The Handbook is pocket-sized for portability

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935281580
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/30/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	442
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Andrew D. Vassil, MD,is Resident Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Gregory M. M. Videtic, MD, CM, FRCPC, Residency Program Director, and Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Table of Contents

1. General Physics Principles, Andrew Vassil, Nicole Pavelecky, Anthony Magnelli, and Gregory Videtic, 2. Tools for Simulation and Treatment, Andrew Vassil and Gregory Videtic, 3. Central Nervous System Radiotherapy, Abigail Stockham, John Suh, and Samuel Chao, 4. Head and Neck Radiotherapy, Shlomo Koyfman, John Greskovich, and Jerrold Saxton, 5. Breast Radiotherapy, Andrew Vassil and Rahul Tendulkar, 6. Thoracic Radiotherapy, Grant Hunter and Gregory Videtic, 7. Gastrointestinal (Nonesophageal) Radiotherapy, Michael Burdick and Kevin Stephans, 8. Genitourinary Radiotherapy, Mohammad Khan, Rahul Tendulkar, Kevin Stephans, and Jay Ciezki, 9. Gynecologic Radiotherapy, Susan Guo and Justin Juliano, 10. Lymphoma and Myeloma Radiotherapy, Lawrence Sheplan and Roger Macklis, 11. Soft Tissue Sarcoma Radiotherapy, Grant Hunter, Andrew Vassil, Abigail Stockham, Sam Chao, and Gregory Videtic, 12. Pediatric Radiotherapy, Erin Murphy, Lawrence Sheplan, and Samuel Chao, 13. Palliative Radiotherapy, Andrew Vassil and Gregory Videtic

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Chengyu Shi, Ph.D.(University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
Description: Treatment planning in radiation oncology is very important and clinical experience is one of the major contributors to improving treatment plan quality. This 13-chapter handbook covers general physics principles, detailed cancer type indications, simulations, target delineation, planning setup, planning goals, and general descriptions of each treatment site.
Purpose: The book aims to provide radiation oncology residents a focused handbook for radiation therapy treatment planning and delivery. The authors meet the goal by organizing the book according to treatment site, providing step-by-step details for treatment of each cancer type, and presenting good illustrations.
Audience: The primary audience is radiation oncology residents, but the book also can serve as a quick reference for medical physics residents, dosimetry students, therapist students, or related trainees. It also can help in preparing for professional examinations and in clinical work as a quick resource.
Features: The book briefly introduces general physics theory and the necessary tools for patient simulation and treatment. Most of the book focuses on the important steps of radiation therapy for each treatment site. Bulleted notes can be used as a checklist. Tables and figures clearly demonstrate treatment goals and outcomes. Concise summaries compare different treatment techniques side by side. Color illustrations highlight necessary information. The index and table of contents help readers quickly find what they need.
Assessment: I am pleased that there is a book that meets the varied needs of practitioners and trainees. This is a convenient reference for residents to carry. It is also a good review for professional examinations. This book is unique in its concise and comprehensive coverage of almost all aspects of radiation therapy planning. It can be read start to finish, but it also is useful in day-to-day practice as a quick reference.

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