Overwhelmed by the work responsibilities, the clinical oncologist often does not have enough time to explore mega text books of oncology; this book aims to provide the busy oncologist with to the point essential tips and tricks in clinical oncology practice compiled in a reader friendly, easy to read format; although it is designed principally for the oncologists, it can be of benefit to a variety of cancer related disciplines (surgeons, radiologists, pathologists and specialized oncology nurses).
Overwhelmed by the work responsibilities, the clinical oncologist often does not have enough time to explore mega text books of oncology; this book ai...
In the first part of the last century, radiation therapy was considered an empirical, clinical discipline. This situation has changed considerably during the past 40 years. This change from an empirical and clinical discipline to a precise clinical science has been accompanied by innovations in physics and technology. Within the last 2 decades, a number of new challenging radiation therapy modalities has come into the practice of radiation oncology. This includes:Particle beam therapy, Intraoperative radiotherapy, 3DCRT, Stereotactic radiotherapy and radiosurgery, IMRT, IGRT and...
In the first part of the last century, radiation therapy was considered an empirical, clinical discipline. This situation has changed considerably dur...