Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers: Indications and Techniques

Description:

Thoroughly updated to include all of the latest technology and treatment regimens, Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers: Indications and Techniques, 5th Edition remains the reference of choice for radiation oncologists. Timely updates include an increased use of full-color images and significantly more digital content, bringing you fully up to date with state-of-the-art radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The first section covers general principles, practical aspects of external beam therapy, patient care guidelines, and more, including a new chapter on general principles of target and normal tissue contouring; the second section discusses site-specific indications and techniques. Numerous illustrated case examples make this resource an excellent day-to-day reference for both residents and practitioners.

Table of Contents:

PART 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF HEAD AND NECK RADIOTHERAPY

1 Overview of Recent Advances

2 Modes of Therapy

3 Practical Aspects of External Beam Therapy

4 Practical Aspects of Endocavitary Beam Therapy, Intraoperative Radiation, and Brachytherapy

5 Patient Care Before, During, and After Radiotherapy

6 Target Delineation, Normal Tissue Contouring, and Normal Tissue Constraints

PART 2 SITE-SPECIFIC INDICATIONS AND TECHNIQUES

7 Oral Cavity

8 Nasopharynx

9 Oropharynx

10 Larynx

11 Hypopharynx

12 Nasal Cavity

13 Paranasal Sinuses

14 Salivary Glands

15 Thyroid

16 Skin

17 Neck Node Metastasis from Unknown Primary

18 Treatment of Locoregional Recurrence

Index