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Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers: Indications and Techniques | Hardcover

by K. Kian Ang (Author), Adam S Garden (Author)

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$159.00

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Binding:

Hardcover

Publisher:

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Edition:

Third Editionth Edition

Page Count:

212 Pages

Publication Date:

October 01, 2005

Sales Rank:

941,531st

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product Description
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.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 2 reviews)

good quick overview by Jana Fox (ny)

4 Stars
March 25, 2009
this book is a great quick reference for treatment planning in terms of technique and volumes, for both conventional and imrt. would not recommend it for more in depth review of head and neck cancers though.

Essential Textbook for the Oral Boards by New Rad Onc Attending

5 Stars
October 18, 2008
Having just taken the ABR oral board exam, I can say with confidence that I would not have passed the head-and-neck section had I not known this book inside out. Examiners still expect you to know how to draw and know the field borders for conventional 2-D radiation fields for sites such as larynx, hypopharynx, oral cavity, etc. The pictures/photos/portals in this text are extremely useful and this textbook is therefore recommended without reservation for radiation oncology residents, especially as preparation for the oral exam. As an aside, it is updated and does contain info on IMRT as well, which is useful for all sites but particularly nasopharynx and oropharynx.

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