Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology.

This is a highly practical resource about the specific technical aspects of delivering radiation treatment. Pocket-sized and well organized for ease of use, the book is designed to lead radiation oncology trainees and residents step by step through the basics of radiotherapy planning and delivery fo...

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Main Author:	Videtic, Gregory
Other Authors:	Woody, Neil
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Demos Medical Publishing, 2014.
Edition:	2nd ed.
Subjects:	Cancer > Nursing > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Cancer > Radiotherapy > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Cancer > Nursing Cancer > Radiotherapy handbooks. Handbooks and manuals Handbooks and manuals. Guides et manuels.
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Table of Contents:

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Contributors
Chapter 1: General Physics Principles
General Principles
Target Volumes
Treatment Planning
Plan Evaluation
Selected Technical Facts
Selected Brachytherapy Facts
Reference
Chapter 2: Tools for Simulation and Treatment
Techniques in Positioning and Immobilization
Thermoplastic Mesh
Cradle-Type Devices
Modular Systems
Stereotactic Systems
Breath Control Systems
Techniques in Simulation
Techniques in Localization at the Time of Treatment Delivery
Gaiting
Portal Imaging
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Chapter 3: Central Nervous System Radiotherapy
General Principles
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition
Treatment Planning
Critical Structures
Single-Fraction SRS
Glioma-High Grade
Indications and Options for Treatment
Localization, Immobilization, Simulation for Fractionated Radiotherapy (RT)/Fractionated Stereotactic RT (FSRT)
Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation
Special Considerations
Glioma-Low Grade
Indications and Options for Treatment
Localization, Immobilization, Simulation for Fractionated RT/FSRT
Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation
Special Considerations
Brainstem Glioma
Indications for Treatment
Localization, Immobilization, Simulation for Fractionated RT/FSRT
Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation
Meningioma
Indications for Treatment
Localization, Immobilization, Simulation for Fractionated RT/FSRT
Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation
Special Considerations
Pituitary Adenoma
Indications for Treatment
Localization, Immobilization, Simulation for Fractionated RT/FSRT
Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation
Vestibular Schwannoma.
Indications for Radiotherapy Treatment
Localization, Immobilization, Simulation for Fractionated RT/FSRT
Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation
Special Considerations
Arteriovenous Malformation
Indications and Options for Treatment
Localization, Immobilization, Simulation
Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation
Special Considerations
Spinal Cord Tumors
Indications and Options for Treatment
Localization, Immobilization, Simulation for Fractionated RT/FSRT
Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation
References
Chapter 4: Head and Neck Radiotherapy
General Principles
Radiotherapy
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition
Treatment Planning-Definitive Radiotherapy
Treatment Planning-Postoperative Radiotherapy
Dose/Fractionation
Critical Structures
Oropharynx Cancer
Site-Specific Indications
Target Volumes
Special Considerations
Larynx Cancer
Site-Specific Indications
Target Volumes
Special Considerations
Hypopharynx Cancer
Site-Specific Indications
Target Volumes
Special Considerations
Nasopharynx Cancer
Site-Specific Indications
Target Volumes
Special Considerations
Major Salivary Gland Cancer
Site-Specific Indications
Target Volumes (Postoperative)
Special Considerations
Oral Cavity Cancer
Site-Specific Indications
Target Volumes (Postoperative)
Special Considerations
Cancer of Unknown Primary
Site-Specific Indications
Target Volumes
Special Considerations
Maxillary Sinus Cancer
Site-Specific Indications
Target Volumes
Special Considerations
Nasal Cavity/Vestibule Cancer
Specific Indications
Target Volumes
Special Considerations
Thyroid Cancer
Indications
Target Volumes
Special Considerations
Nonmelanomatous Head and Neck Skin Cancer.
Indications
Target Volumes
Special Considerations
Head and Neck Melanoma
Indications
Target Volumes
Special Considerations
References
Chapter 5: Breast Radiotherapy
General Principles
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition
Treatment Planning
Critical Structures
Technical Factors
Whole Breast Radiotherapy
Introduction
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Breast Conservation-External Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition
Treatment Planning
Dose/Fractionation
Lymph Node (LN) Radiotherapy
Introduction
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition
Treatment Planning
Dose/Fractionation
Prone Breast Radiotherapy
Introduction
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition
Treatment Planning
Dose/Fractionation
Accelerated Partial Breast Radiotherapy
Introduction
Simulation
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition
Treatment Planning
Dose/Fractionation
Postmastectomy Radiotherapy
Introduction
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition
Treatment Planning
Dose/Fractionation
References
Chapter 6: Thoracic Radiotherapy
General Principles
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest
Treatment Planning
Technical Factors
Heterogeneity Corrections
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
TRT Indications
Target Volume Definitions
Treatment Planning
Dose/Fractionation
Small Cell Lung Cancer
TRT Indications
Target Volume Definitions
Dose/Fractionation
Thymoma
TRT Indications
Target Volume Definitions
Treatment Planning.
Dose/Fractionation
Esophageal Carcinoma
TRT Indications
Special Considerations at Simulation
Target Volume Definitions
Dose/Fractionation
Mesothelioma
TRT Indications
Special Considerations at Simulation
Target Volume Definitions
Dose/Fractionation
Planning Considerations
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Lung Tumors
Indications
Special Considerations at Simulation
Target Volume Definitions
Treatment Planning
Dose/Fractionation
References
Chapter 7: Gastrointestinal (Nonesophageal) Radiotherapy
General Principles
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition
Treatment Planning
Critical Structures
Technical Factors
Pancreatic Cancer
Indications
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volume Definition
Treatment Planning
Volumetric Planning Goals
Dose/Fractionation
Gastric Cancer
Indications
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volume Definition
Treatment Planning
Dose/Fractionation
Rectal Cancer
Indications
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volume Definition
Treatment Planning
Volumetric Planning Goals
Dose/Fractionation
Anal Cancer
Introduction
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volume Definitions
Treatment Planning
Volumetric Planning Goals
Dose/Fractionation
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for Liver Tumors
SBRT Indications
Special Considerations at Simulation
Target Volume Definitions
Treatment Planning
Dose/Fractionation
Reference
Chapter 8: Genitourinary Radiotherapy
General Principles
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Image Guidance for Localization and Daily Treatment Verification
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition.
Treatment Planning
Technical Factors
External Beam Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer
External Beam Radiotherapy Indications
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volume Definition for EBRT: Intact Prostate
Lymph Node Irradiation (LNI)
Dose/Fractionation
Image Guidance
Planning
Critical Structures and Suggested Dose Constraints
Target Volume Definition for EBRT: Post-Prostatectomy
Dose/Fractionation
Prostate Brachytherapy
Indications
Patient Evaluation
Setup and Preparation
Technique
Target Volume Definition for Postimplant Prostate Brachytherapy Assessment
Postimplantation Patient Directions
Dose/Fractionation
Postimplant Dosimetry
Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Indications
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Bladder Cancer
RT Indications
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volume Definition
Special Considerations
Treatment Planning
Dose/Fractionation
Treatment Planning
Testicular Cancer
Indications
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volume Definition
Dose/Fractionation
Treatment Planning
Penile Cancer
Indications
Brachytherapy
External Beam RT
Urethral Cancer
Male Urethra
Female Urethra
References
Chapter 9: Gynecologic Radiotherapy
General Principles
Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation
Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition for Whole Pelvic Radiation
Treatment Planning
Critical Structures
Brachytherapy
Endometrial Cancer
Indications
External Beam RT in the Adjuvant Setting
Brachytherapy in the Adjuvant Setting
Definitive RT
Cervical Cancer
Indications
External Beam Radiation in the Adjuvant or Definitive Setting
Brachytherapy-Definitive
Vulvar Cancer
Indications.

Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology.

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