EAN: 9783319435442

PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY PEDIATRIC RADIATION ONCOLO...

This book presents the most up-to-date and innovative information on the targeting and
treatment of a wide range of childhood cancers by means of radiation therapy. Written by global
experts in pediatric radiation oncology  it documents in detail the treatment regimens
appropriate to each disease  highlighting the recent advances that promise to improve rates of
survival and cure. The use of image-guided and intensity-modulated radiation therapy is clearly
described  and careful attention is also devoted to the roles of proton therapy  stereotactic
radiosurgery  stereotactic fractionated radiosurgery  and modulated arc radiotherapy. Separate
chapters address localization and verification procedures and anesthesia  pediatric radiation
oncology in the palliative care setting  and aspects that are especially relevant in low- and
medium-income countries. Beyond clinical radiation oncology  relevant information is provided
on radiation physics. The book concludes by examining future directions in the field.

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