Perez and Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology |
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| Editor:
| Wazer, David E.
Freeman, Carolyn
Prosnitz, Leonard R.
Brady, Luther W.
Halperin, Edward C.
Perez, Carlos A. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7817-6369-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2007 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $350.00 |
Book Description:
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The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this landmark work has been completely overhauled to better represent the rapidly changing field of radiation oncology. New features include an updated interior design with full-color throughout, and a corresponding Website.
This edition provides increased coverage of radiation oncology in palliative and supportive care. Six new chapters cover stereotactic irradiation outside the CNS; photodynamic therapy; radiation and gene...
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The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this landmark work has been completely overhauled to better represent the rapidly changing field of radiation oncology. New features include an updated interior design with full-color throughout, and a corresponding Website.
This edition provides increased coverage of radiation oncology in palliative and supportive care. Six new chapters cover stereotactic irradiation outside the CNS; photodynamic therapy; radiation and gene therapy; prostate—intermediate and high risk; oncologic imaging/oncologic anatomy; and economics of radiation oncology. Other highlights include expanded coverage of new molecular biology and targeted therapies, dose conformality, IMRT, IGRT, new radiation therapy delivery machines, radiosurgery, dose painting, and innovative brachytherapy.
The companion Website features the fully searchable text with all the images.