Palliative Radiation Oncology, 1st Edition
Palliative Radiation Oncology, 1st Edition
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ISBN
ISBN
9780323876889
Authors
Authors
Edited by Neha Vapiwala, M.D., Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Education, Department of Radiation Oncology, Assistant Dean of Students, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Joshua Jones, M.D., M.A., Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Kavita Dharmarajan, M.D., Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Assistant Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
Edition Number
Edition Number
1
Copyright Year
Copyright Year
2024
Palliative Radiation Oncology offers a comprehensive yet concise guide to the technical and clinical nuances of this growing field. This resource integrates basic science, pathology, and research with practical clinical applications, providing up-to-date guidance for optimal patient care.
Key Benefits:
- Effective Communication Strategies: Optimal communication skills for pediatric, adult, and elderly patients.
- Individualized Treatment Planning: Decision-making algorithms to guide personalized palliative radiation oncology treatment plans.
- Latest Modalities and Techniques: Reviews all the latest modalities with technical tips and potential pitfalls.
- Key Procedure Coverage: External beam radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery.
- Body Site-Specific Guidelines: Step-by-step guidelines with integrated symptom and toxicity management.
- Comprehensive Symptom Management: Symptom and symptom-cluster management, including pain, psychosocial, and spiritual distress.
- Multidisciplinary Relevance: Ideal for radiation oncology residents, fellows, and practitioners, as well as medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, oncology nurses, and radiation technicians.
- Enhanced eBook Access: Access the complete text, figures, and references digitally, with search, customization, and annotation tools.
