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Handbook of Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology

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  • © 2010

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Editors:
  1. Eric K. Hansen

    1. Div. Radiation Oncology, Oregon Clinic, Portland, USA

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  2. Mack Roach

    1. Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, USA

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  • Practical and portable reference on radiation oncology that contains essential information on cancer management for all anatomic sites
  • Easy-to-read tables present the most current staging and risk classification systems, including those from the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, 7th edition (2010)
  • Summarizes the most important studies and trials from the medical literature that form the basis of evidence-based treatment recommendations
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (44 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Skin

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Skin Cancer

      • Tania Kaprealian, James Rembert, Lawrence W. Margolis, Sue S. Yom
      Pages 3-25

  3. Central Nervous System

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 27-27
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    2. Central Nervous System

      • Charlotte Dai Kubicky, Linda W. Chan, Stuart Y. Tsuji, Jean L. Nakamura, Daphne Haas-Kogan, David A. Larson
      Pages 29-71

  4. Head and Neck

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 73-73
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    2. Malignant and Benign Diseases of the Eye and Orbit

      • Tania Kaprealian, Kavita K. Mishra, Alice Wang-Chesebro, Jeanne Marie Quivey
      Pages 75-94

    3. Cancer of the Ear

      • Fred Y. Wu, Eric K. Hansen, Sue S. Yom
      Pages 95-98

    4. Nasopharyngeal Cancer

      • Gautam Prasad, James Rembert, Eric K. Hansen, Sue S. Yom
      Pages 99-108

    5. Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer

      • Chien Peter Chen, Brian Missett, Sue S. Yom
      Pages 109-116

    6. Oropharyngeal Cancer

      • Siavash Jabbari, Kim Huang, Jeanne Marie Quivey
      Pages 117-129

    7. Cancer of the Lip and Oral Cavity

      • Eric K. Hansen, Sue S. Yom, Chien Peter Chen, Naomi R. Schechter
      Pages 131-144

    8. Larynx and Hypopharynx Cancer

      • Sunanda Pejavar, Eric K. Hansen, Sue S. Yom, Naomi R. Schechter
      Pages 145-163

    9. Salivary Gland Tumors

      • Chien Peter Chen, Naomi R. Schechter
      Pages 165-175

    10. Thyroid Cancer

      • Jennifer S. Yu, Joy Coleman, Jeanne Marie Quivey
      Pages 177-190

    11. Unusual Neoplasms of the Head and Neck

      • Sunanda Pejavar, Eric K. Hansen, Sue Yom
      Pages 191-195

    12. Management of the Neck and Unknown Primary of the Head and Neck

      • Tania Kaprealian, Sue S. Yom
      Pages 197-211

  5. Thorax

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 213-213
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    2. Small Cell Lung Cancer

      • R. Scott Bermudez, Brian Missett, Daphne A. Haas-Kogan
      Pages 215-219

    3. Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

      • Siavash Jabbari, Eric K. Hansen, Daphne A. Haas-Kogan
      Pages 221-247
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About this book

Building on the success of this book's first edition, Dr. Eric Hansen and Dr. Mack Roach have updated, revised, and expanded the Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology, a portable reference that utilizes evidence-based medicine as the basis for practical treatment recommendations and guidelines. Organized by body site, concise clinical chapters provide easy access to critical information. Important "pearls" of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation are highlighted. Key facets of the work-up are listed, followed by staging and/or risk classification systems. Treatment recommendations are discussed based on stage, histology, and/or risk classification. Brief summaries of key trials and studies provide rationale for the recommendations. Practical guidelines for radiation techniques are described. Finally, complications and follow-up guidelines are outlined. Updates from the first edition include brand new color figures and color contouring mini-atlases for head and neck, gastrointestinal, prostate, and gynecological tumors; redesigned tables for increased readability; new chapters on management of the neck and unknown primary, clinical radiobiology, and pediatric malignancies and benign conditions; and new appendices including the American College of Radiology guidelines for administration of IV contrast. 

Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition:

“This is the second edition of comprehensive radiation oncology handbook that concisely summarizes treatment guidelines, staging, and pertinent studies for each organ system/pathology. … The primary audience is radiation oncology physicians, both residents and senior level physicians, and medical students. Medical/surgical oncologists wishing to get a better perspective on the field of radiation oncology may find this book useful as well. … This is a must-have handbook for any radiation oncology resident or student. It is also a very helpful guide for attending physicians.” (James G. Douglas, Doody’s Review Service, November, 2010)

“This book developed out of a need for a reference text for doctors, fellows and students of radiation oncology. … The aim of this book remains as a practical, quick reference guide. … The text is well supported by evidence based medicine throughout. The reader is supplied with comprehensive data from international studies. … In conclusion, I would recommend this handbook, especially to the trainee radiation oncologist, as it contains essential information on the major tumour sites along with the supporting evidence.” (Karin Baria, Oncology News, Vol. 7 (3), July/August, 2012)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Div. Radiation Oncology, Oregon Clinic, Portland, USA

    Eric K. Hansen

  • Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, USA

    Mack Roach

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