Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology
by Matthew C. Ward MD (Editor), Rahul D. Tendulkar MD (Editor), Gregory Videtic MD CM FRCPC (Editor)
by Matthew C. Ward MD (Editor), Rahul D. Tendulkar MD (Editor), Gregory Videtic MD CM FRCPC (Editor)
Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology is a comprehensive and user-friendly clinical review that provides an in-depth summary of current cancer care. This book offers a wealth of information in an easy-to-read format, making it an essential resource for radiation oncologists, related practitioners, and radiation oncology residents.
The book is structured in a way that allows for straightforward navigation and information retention. Each chapter begins with a “quick-hit” summary, providing an overview of the disease, its natural history, and general treatment options. This is followed by high-yield summaries that cover epidemiology, risk factors, anatomy, pathology, genetics, screening, clinical presentation, workup, prognostic factors, staging, treatment paradigms, and medical management for each malignancy. The treatment paradigm sections describe the current standard of care for radiation therapy, including indications, dose constraints, and side effects.
One of the unique features of Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology is the evidence-based question and answer section at the end of each chapter. This section summarizes practice-changing data and provides answers to key information associated with radiation treatment outcomes. This approach allows readers to consolidate their understanding and apply it to clinical practice.
The book also includes flow diagrams and tables that consolidate information from throughout the text. These resources are extremely useful for radiation oncologists and related practitioners when approaching treatment planning and clinical care.
Designed as a “house manual” created and used by residents in training, Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology offers digestible information as a learning guide for general practice. It examines essential clinical questions and provides evidence-based data from important clinical studies to answer these questions. The book also places clinical trials and data into historical context and points out their relevance in current practice.
In addition to its comprehensive content, Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology is also a visually appealing book. It is well-organized with clear headings, subheadings, and bullet points to enhance readability. The inclusion of colorful illustrations and images further aids understanding and makes the book more engaging.
Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology is an essential resource for anyone involved in the field of radiation oncology. Whether you are a practicing radiation oncologist, a related practitioner, or a radiation oncology resident, this book will provide you with the information you need to deliver high-quality cancer care.
Order your copy of Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology today and take your knowledge and skills in radiation oncology to the next level.
Product Details
- Offers digestible information as a learning guide for general practice
- Examines essential clinical questions which are answered with evidence-based data from important clinical studies
- Places clinical trials and data into historical context and points out relevance in current practice
- Provides quick reference tables on treatment options and patient selection, workup, and prognostic factors by disease site
- : 670 pages
- Publisher: Demos Medical; 1 edition (December 15, 2017)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 082616854X
- ISBN-13: 978-0826168542
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches