Hypofractionated and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy: A Practical Guide, Edition 2
About this ebook
This book provides concise, up-to-date information ranging from commonly-used dose-fractionation schemes for hypofractionated and stereotactic body radiotherapy to simulation and treatment specifications to published safety and efficacy data. Chapters additionally examine the biological rationales for the efficacy of hypofractionated radiation; present clinical studies that demonstrate the efficacy and safety of hypofractionated radiation treatment in a variety of cancers; and describe the advances in technology that have allowed hypofractionated radiation to be safely given. All chapters are fully revised with the latest treatments and updated effectiveness and toxicity of previously discussed treatments, all based on recent clinical trials and large analytical studies.
This is an ideal guide for radiation oncology clinicians and trainees.About the author
Orit Kaidar-Person, MD, Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University Israel and the director of the Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Unit at Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Ronald Chen, MD, MPH is the Joe and Jean Brandmeyer Endowed Professor, Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Kansas. Dr. Chen also serves as Associate Director of Health Equity at the University of Kansas Cancer Center.
