Advances in Radiation Oncology

This book concisely reviews important advances in radiation oncology, providing practicing radiation oncologists with a fundamental understanding of each topic and an appreciation of its significance for the future of radiation oncology. It explores in detail the impact of newer imaging modalities,...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Wong, Jeffrey Y.C. (Editor), Schultheiss, Timothy E. (Editor), Radany, Eric H. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2017, 2017
Edition:1st ed. 2017
Series:Cancer Treatment and Research
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Use of Multi-parametric MRI in Radiotherapy
  • MRI Guided Radiotherapy
  • MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound and Thermal Oncology
  • Use of PET and Novel Molecular Imaging in IGRT
  • The Impact of IGRT on Normal Tissue Toxicity
  • Image Guided Brachytherapy
  • Hypofractionated IGRT for the treatment of primary cancers
  • SBRT and the treatment of oligometastatic disease
  • Molecular and image guided systemic targeted radiotherapy
  • Integrating Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy
  • Biomarkers and Radiotherapy
  • Application of Mathematical and Systems Biology to Radiotherapy
  • The Importance of Cancer Stem Cells in Radiotherapy
  • Targeting DNA repair mechanisms in radiotherapy.