Principles and Practice of Modern Radiotherapy Techniques in Breast Cancer

Principles and Practice of Modern Radiotherapy Techniques in Breast Cancer edited by Ayfer Haydaroglu, Gokhan Ozyigit.

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among the female population. With advances in systemic therapies and modern radiotherapy techniques, breast cancer patients can have a long life-expectancy. However, it is crucial that radiation therapy is carried out with minimum complications and with th...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Haydaroglu, Ayfer (Editor), Ozyigit, Gokhan (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Oncology  .
Radiotherapy.
Radiology.
Nuclear medicine.
Electronic resources (E-books)
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Table of Contents:
  • Epidemiology and Etiology
  • Staging
  • Molecular Classification
  • Prognostic and Predictive Factors
  • Mechanisms of Resistance to Radiation
  • Interaction of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
  • Interactions of Radiotherapy with Hormonotherapy
  • Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
  • Early Stage Breast Cancer
  • Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • The Organs at Risk and Radiation Tolerance Doses
  • Chest Wall and Regional Lymphatics
  • Breast and Tumor Bed
  • Simulation and Patient Fixation Methods
  • Three Dimensional Planning Techniques
  • Inverse Planning, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and Image Guided Radiation Therapy
  • Forward Planning Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Techniques
  • Boost Techniques
  • Quality Assurance
  • Partial Breast Irradiation
  • Hypofractionation
  • Application of Tomotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients
  • Radiotherapy Complications.

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