Controversies in Radiation Oncology

Description:

This book addresses key issues of controversy in radiation oncology for each disease site, with expert commentaries from leading authorities in the field. It identifies areas of confusion arising from discrepant data in the literature regarding certain clinical scenarios for different diseases and presents high-level evidence on each issue with a view to fostering best practice. Controversies in Radiation Oncology will serve as a very useful resource for busy radiation oncology physicians, practitioners, and trainees/residents/fellows seeking to utilize evidence in the literature to guide the management of radiation therapy patients.

Table of Contents:

1.     Breast Cancer

2.     Lung Cancer and Other Thoracic Malignancies

3.     Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Extremities

4.     Radiotherapy in the Management of Prostate Cancer

5.     Gynecologic Cancers

6.     Head and Neck Cancer

7.     Pediatric Cancer

8.     Benign Primary Brain Tumors

9.     Lymphoma

10.  Brain Metastases

11.  Controversies in the Management of Solid Tumor Bone Metastases

12.  Oligometastatic Disease

13.  Rectal Cancer

14.  Pancreatic Cancer

15.  Controversies in Radiotherapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma