"Pediatric Radiation Oncology is the definitive text and reference on use of radiation therapy for childhood cancer. The fifth edition reviews all significant recent clinical trials--including, for the first time, significant European clinical trials--and provides increased coverage of international and Third World issues. The latest cancer staging guidelines are included. New chapters cover psychosocial aspects of radiotherapy for the child and family and medical management of pain, nausea, nutritional problems, and blood count depression in the child with cancer"--Provided by publisher.

Pediatric Radiation Oncology

Medical Books

Constine, Louis S.

Tarbell, Nancy J.

Kun, Larry E.

Medicine

Raven Pr

Thoroughly rewritten and updated, this volume remains the definitive reference on pediatric radiotherapy. The Third Edition presents and evaluates the most up-to-date protocols available, incorporating new data from the most recent clinical trials. Coverage also includes new information on the molecular biology of childhood cancer and new developments in radiation oncology technology, such as stereotactic radiosurgery, three-dimensional conformal treatment planning, charged particle therapy, umbilical cord blood bone marrow transplantation, and the use of biologic modifiers. The book reviews the pathology, clinical presentation, staging, prognosis, and multimodality treatment of common and rare childhood malignancies and examines all treatment options for each disease, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and combination treatments. The authors offer setting-specific advice on optimal irradiation techniques and recommended dosages, as well as immobilization devices and anesthetic agents. Available data on acute toxicities and late effects of cancer treatment, including secondary malignancies, are discussed. Illustrations strategically reinforce key points

Halperin, Edward C.

Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins

Rigorously updated and revised, this volume is a reference on the indications for and techniques of pediatric radiotherapy. The second edition presents and evaluates the most up-to-date protocols available, incorporating new data from the most recent clinical cooperative group trials. The book reviews the epidemiology, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, prognosis, and multimodality treatment of both common and rare childhood cancers. Balanced consideration is given to all treatment options for each disease, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and combination treatments. The authors offer expert, setting-specific advice on optimal irradiation techniques and recommended dosages, as well as appropriate immobilization devices and anaesthetic agents. Available data on acute toxicities and late effects of cancer treatment, including secondary malignancies, are presented and analyzed - valuable information for guiding referring physicians, patients, and families in their decision making. Illustrations strategically reinforce key patient management principles.

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Pediatric Radiation Oncology

Pediatric Radiation Oncology

Pediatric Radiation Oncology