Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers

Long established as a staple reference for all radiation oncologists, Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers: Indications and Techniques is now in its Third Edition. This completely updated edition presents the state-of-the-art protocols currently used at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and thoroughly explains the principles, nomenclature, and clinical use of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). New full-color illustrations have been added throughout the book. The first section discusses the practical aspects of external beam therapy, brachytherapy, and endocavitary beam therapy and offers guidelines on patient care before and during radiotherapy. The second section provides detailed coverage of site-specific indications and techniques.

ISBN 0781760933   Pages 212 ISBN13 9780781760935 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins   Weight (grammes) 917 Imprint Lippincott Williams and Wilkins   Published in Philadelphia Format Hardback   Previous ISBN 9780781726504 Publication date 01 Oct 2005   Height (mm) 280 Library of Congress 2005021780   Width (mm) 216 DEWEY 616.994910642   Spine width (mm) 15 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

Pt. 1		General principles of head and neck radiotherapy		1
1		Overview		3
2		Modes of therapy		14
3		Practical aspects of external beam therapy		18
4		Practical aspects of brachytherapy		39
5		Practical aspects of endocavitary beam therapy		42
6		Patient care before and during radiotherapy		43
Pt. 2		Site-specific indications and techniques		49
7		Oral cavity		51
8		Nasopharynx		76
9		Oropharynx		88
10		Larynx		118
11		Hypopharynx		135
12		Nasal cavity		148
13		Paranasal sinuses		158
14		Salivary glands		170
15		Thyroid		184
16		Skin		190
17		Neck node metastasis from unknown primary		201

International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, Volume 65, Issue 2 -- "The Third Edition has been written and updated by two premier head-and-neck radiation oncologists. It would be valuable to the clinician who is establishing a head-and-neck cancer practice and the busy practicing clinician who does not treat a large volume of head-and-neck cancer patients. The book is an excellent quick reference guide that covers the most important basic aspects of head-and-neck radiation oncology. The book is well written, concise, thoughtful, and balanced. Valuable case illustrations are included that present examples of clinical scenarios, simulation films with portal design, target volumes, and dosimetry including intensity-modulated radiation therapy. I would recommend that every radiation oncology resident or training program have a copy of this book. I would advise all residents read this book before or during their first rotation on the head-and-neck service. It would also be a valuable resource for preparing for the oral board and recertification examination."

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