Absolute Clinical Radiation Oncology Review
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44248
Daniel M. Trifiletti, Nicholas G. Zaorsky, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, 2019.
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This book provides a quick reference guide for clinicians in radiation oncology. It is designed to be an intuitive and easily reviewed study guide for board or maintenance of certification examinations, as well as a quick reference for residents and established radiation oncologists who need a refresher. The text begins with a general pearls chapter that radiation oncologists should consider in all aspects of their practice, including cancer visibility, dosing, counseling recommendations, and t…
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- Other Authors
- Trifiletti, Daniel M.
- Zaorsky, Nicholas G.
- Responsibility
- Daniel M. Trifiletti, Nicholas G. Zaorsky, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvii, 492 p.) : 191 illus., 178 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319968094
- 9783319968087 (Print ed.)
- 9783319968100 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiation Oncology
- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This book provides a quick reference guide for clinicians in radiation oncology. It is designed to be an intuitive and easily reviewed study guide for board or maintenance of certification examinations, as well as a quick reference for residents and established radiation oncologists who need a refresher. The text begins with a general pearls chapter that radiation oncologists should consider in all aspects of their practice, including cancer visibility, dosing, counseling recommendations, and toxicity management. The subsequent chapters then delve into different cancer disease sites, including pediatrics, central nervous system, head and neck, thoracic, breast, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, genitourinary, hematologic, soft tissue, palliative, and radiophysics/radiobiology. Within each chapter, each disease and its recommended approach is then summarized in only a few pages, allowing a focus on the most essential information. Bullet points, figures, tables, and images make for an intuitive reader experience. The text includes the 7th and 8th editions staging from the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC). Recommendations are taken from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the European Society for Radiation Oncology (ESTRO), and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Planning guides for imaging, diagnosis, and staging offer readers a starting point in approaching each patient based on disease origin, and dosing guidelines then detail consideration for treatment methods. Each chapter additionally includes disease-specific pearls and key points to test the knowledge reviewed in the chapters. Experts in the disease sites from the United States serve as senior authors on each chapter. The authors include all diseases associated with radiation oncology training to ensure a comprehensive resource for exam studying and clinical care. Residents, trainees, and established radiation oncologists find this an ideal study resource for both board and certification exams, as well as an easily accessible aid during practice.
- Contents
- 1. General Principles of Radiation Oncology -- 2. Pediatrics Cancers - 3. Central Nervous System Cancers -- 4. Head and Neck Cancers -- 5. Lung Cancer -- 6. Breast Cancer -- 7. Gastrointestinal Cancers -- 8. Genitourinary Cancers -- 9. Gynecologic Cancers -- 10. Hematologic Cancers -- 11. Soft Tissue Cancers -- 12. Bone/Spine Cancers -- 13. Physics and Radiobiology.
- Format
- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Outline
- Location
- Online
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation : Techniques and Clinical Implementation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28378
edited by David E. Wazer, Douglas W. Arthur, Frank A. Vicini.
(2nd ed.)
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer
, c2009.
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- Online
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- Author
- Wazer, David E
- Other Authors
- Arthur, Douglas W
- Vicini, Frank A
- Responsibility
- edited by David E. Wazer, Douglas W. Arthur, Frank A. Vicini
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication
- Berlin, Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2009
- ISBN
- 9783540880066
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy, Conformal - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Radiotherapy
- Oncology
- Gynecology
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Adult CNS Radiation Oncology : Principles and Practice
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42554
Eric L. Chang, Paul D. Brown, Simon S. Lo, Arjun Sahgal, John H. Suh, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2018.
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This book elucidates the radiation therapy protocols and procedures for the management of adult patients presenting with primary benign and malignant central nervous system tumors. With the development of new treatment strategies and rapid advancement of radiation technology, it is crucial for radiation oncologists to maintain and refine their knowledge and skills. Dedicated exclusively to adult CNS radiation oncology, this textbook explores CNS tumors ranging from the common to the esoteric as…
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- Other Authors
- Chang, Eric L.
- Brown, Paul D.
- Lo, Simon S.
- Sahgal, Arjun
- Suh, John H.
- Responsibility
- Eric L. Chang, Paul D. Brown, Simon S. Lo, Arjun Sahgal, John H. Suh, editors
- Alternate Title
- Adult central nervous system radiation oncology
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxi, 766 p.) : 349 illus., 257 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319428789
- 9783319428772 (print ed.)
- 9783319428796 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Adult
- Central Nervous System Diseases - radiotherapy
- Central Nervous System Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiation Oncology - methods
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
- Neurology
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This book elucidates the radiation therapy protocols and procedures for the management of adult patients presenting with primary benign and malignant central nervous system tumors. With the development of new treatment strategies and rapid advancement of radiation technology, it is crucial for radiation oncologists to maintain and refine their knowledge and skills. Dedicated exclusively to adult CNS radiation oncology, this textbook explores CNS tumors ranging from the common to the esoteric as well as secondary cancers of metastatic origin. The first half of the book is organized anatomically: tumors of the brain, spinal cord, leptomeninges, optic pathway, ocular choroid, and skull base. The second half covers primary CNS lymphoma, rare CNS tumors, metastatic brain disease, vascular conditions of the CNS, radiation-associated complications, and radiation modalities. Each chapter provides guidance on treatment field design, target delineation, and normal critical structure tolerance constraints in the context of the disease being treated. Learning objectives, case studies, and Maintenance of Certification Self-Assessment Continuing Medical Education-style questions and answers are incorporated throughout the book. This is an ideal guide for radiation oncologists, residents, and fellows, but medical students may also find value in the text.
- Contents
- Part I. Brain Tumors: Benign -- Meningioma -- Pituitary Adenoma -- Craniopharyngioma -- Vestibular Schwannoma -- Part II. Brain Tumors: Malignant Gliomas -- Low Grade Glioma -- High Grade Gliomas -- Part III. Spine: Benign -- Schwannomas and Neurofibromas -- Spinal Meningioma -- Part IV. Spine: Malignant -- Astrocytic Tumors of Spinal Cord -- Spinal Cord Ependymoma -- Part V. Spine: Metastatic -- Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression: Conventional Radiotherapy -- Vertebral Body Metastasis -- Part VI. Leptomeningeal Disease -- Evaluation and Workup of Leptomeningeal Disease -- Palliative Radiation Therapy for Leptomeningeal Disease -- Part VII. Optic Pathway Tumors -- Optic Pathway Gliomas -- Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma -- Part VIII. Ocular Oncology -- Uveal Melanoma -- Part IX. Skull Base Tumor -- Skull Base Tumors -- Part X. Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma -- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma -- Part XI. Rare Tumors -- Choroid Plexus Tumors -- Hemangiopericytoma -- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Hemangioblastomas -- NF2 Related Tumors and Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors -- Germ Cell Tumors -- Pineal Region Tumors -- Glomus Tumors -- Adult Medulloblastoma -- Intracranial Ependymoma -- Central Neurocytoma -- Part XII. Metastatic Brain Disease -- Prognostic Classification Systems for Brain Metastases -- Neurosurgical Management of Single Brain Metastases -- Multiple Brain Metastases -- Postoperative Treatment for Brain Metastasis -- Part XIII. Vascular Conditions of the CNS -- Vascular Malformation -- Trigeminal Neuralgia -- Part XIV. Radiation Associated Complications -- Brain Radionecrosis -- Spinal Cord Tolerance and Risk of Radiation Myelopathy -- Radiation Optic Neuropathy -- Cerebral Atrophy and Leukoencephalopathy Following Cranial Irradiation -- Hypopituitarism -- Neurocognitive Changes -- Cranial Nerve Palsies, Vascular Damage, and Brainstem Injury -- Part XV. Radiation Modalities Applied to CNS Tumors -- 3-D Conformal Therapy and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy/Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy -- Linac Based Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy -- Gamma Knife’ Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Hypo-Fractionated Stereototatic Radiotherapy -- Spinal Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy -- Proton Beam Therapy (For CNS Tumors) -- Brachytherapy.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Advances in Radiation Oncology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41714
Jeffrey Y.C. Wong, Timothy E. Schultheiss, Eric H. Radany.
--Cham:
Springer
, 2017.
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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, such as multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) using fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and other novel agents, which deliver improved visualization of the phys…
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- Other Authors
- Wong, Jeffrey Y.C.
- Schultheiss, Timothy E.
- Radany, Eric H.
- Responsibility
- Jeffrey Y.C. Wong, Timothy E. Schultheiss, Eric H. Radany
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (viii, 271 pages) : 48 illus., 40 illus. in color
- Series Vol.
- 172
- Series Title
- Cancer treatment and research
- ISBN
- 9783319532356
- 9783319532332 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 0927-3042
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiation Oncology - methods
- Radioimmunotherapy - methods
- Radiotherapy, Image-Guided - methods
- Abstract
- 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, such as multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) using fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and other novel agents, which deliver improved visualization of the physiologic and phenotypic features of a given cancer, helping oncologists to provide more targeted radiotherapy and assess the response. Due consideration is also given to how advanced technologies for radiation therapy delivery have created new treatment options for patients with localized and metastatic disease, highlighting the increasingly important role of image-guided radiotherapy in treating systemic and oligometastatic disease. Further topics include the potential value of radiotherapy in enhancing immunotherapy thanks to the broader immune-stimulatory effects, how cancer stem cells and the tumor microenvironment influence response, and the application of mathematical and systems biology methods to radiotherapy.
- 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.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Advances in radiation oncology in lung cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28993
(2nd ed.)
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer-Verlag
, c2011.
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- Location
- Online
- Available Online
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- Other Authors
- Jeremic, Branislav
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication
- Berlin, Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Date of Publication
- c2011
- Series
- Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9783642199257
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lung Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Radiotherapy
- Pneumology
- Oncology
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Alternate Fractionation in Radiotherapy : Paradigm Change
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42545
Mark Trombetta, Jean-Philippe Pignol, Paolo Montemaggi, Luther W. Brady, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2018.
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- Online
This book, written by leading international experts, describes alternate fractionation strategies in which technology-driven precise targeting and dosing allow for improved conformance and decreased volumes, with concordant lessening of toxicity, reduction in treatment time, and lower overall health care expense. The aim is to provide the advanced clinician with an up-to-date evidence-based reference that will assist in the delivery of enhanced patient care in daily practice. Traditional multi-…
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- Responsibility
- Mark Trombetta, Jean-Philippe Pignol, Paolo Montemaggi, Luther W. Brady, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xii, 413 p.) : 100 illus.
- Series
- Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9783319511986
- 9783319511979 (print ed.)
- 9783319511993 (print ed.)
- 9783030095963 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Dose Fractionation, Radiation
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Specialty
- Pharmacy
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This book, written by leading international experts, describes alternate fractionation strategies in which technology-driven precise targeting and dosing allow for improved conformance and decreased volumes, with concordant lessening of toxicity, reduction in treatment time, and lower overall health care expense. The aim is to provide the advanced clinician with an up-to-date evidence-based reference that will assist in the delivery of enhanced patient care in daily practice. Traditional multi-week fractionation schedules were established at a time when the inclusion of relatively large amounts of normal tissue was unavoidable owing to the lack of accurate target localization during treatment. Such schedules are time and resource consuming, difficult for patients, and expensive. Nevertheless, acceptance of alternate fractionation strategies has been slow in some countries. The paradigm is, however, changing as evidence accumulates to demonstrate improved local control, equivalence of tolerance, or both. In documenting these alternate strategies, this book will be of value for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and oncologists worldwide.
- Contents
- Introduction -- The Radiobiological Aspects of Altered Fractionation -- Technological Advance Enabling Alternate Fractionation -- Workflow and Quality Assurance in Altered Fractionation -- The Future of Altered Fractionation -- Brachytherapy: The Original Altered Fractionation -- Part I. Disease Site Specific Topics -- Altered Fractionation in Radiotherapy of CNS Tumors -- Head and Neck Cancer -- Whole-Breast Hypofractionated Radiotherapy -- Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation -- Lung Cancer -- Alternate Fractionation for Hepatic Tumors -- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy with Functional Treatment Planning in Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Gastrointestinal Cancer: Pancreas -- Hypofractionation in Patients with Rectal Cancer -- Hypofractionated Radiotherapy in Genitourinary Cancer: Better with Less -- Fractionation Regimens for Gynecologic Malignancies -- Skin: The Case for Altered Fractionation in the Treatment of Both Malignant and Benign Conditions -- Radiotherapy for Primary and Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Altered Fraction Regimens with External Beam and Brachytherapy -- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy -- Altered Fraction Radiotherapy in Palliation -- Erratum to: The Radiobiological Aspects of Altered Fractionation.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Basic Radiation Oncology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat29739
by Murat Beyzadeoglu, Gokhan Ozyigit, Cuneyt Ebruli.
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer-Verlag
, c2010.
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- Location
- Online
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Author
- Beyzadeoglu, Murat
- Other Authors
- Ozyigit, Gokhan
- Ebruli, Cuneyt
- Responsibility
- by Murat Beyzadeoglu, Gokhan Ozyigit, Cuneyt Ebruli
- Place of Publication
- Berlin, Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Date of Publication
- c2010
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxiii, 575 p.) : ill.
- ISBN
- 9783642116667
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Basics of Planning and Management of Patients during Radiation Therapy : A Guide for Students and Practitioners
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat43094
Ashutosh Mukherji.
--Singapore:
Springer
, c2018.
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- Online
This book summarizes the do's and don'ts of managing a patient receiving radiotherapy as well as how to manage common day to day situations that one comes across in radiation oncology practice. It serves as a useful guide for radiation oncology practitioners for practical exams. This book offers assistance to young radiotherapists in handling cancer patients.
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- Author
- Mukherji, Ashutosh
- Responsibility
- Ashutosh Mukherji
- Place of Publication
- Singapore
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvii, 403 p.) : 88 illus., 86 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9789811066597
- 9789811066580 (print ed.)
- 9789811066603 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Patient Care Planning
- Radiotherapy
- Treatment Outcome
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This book summarizes the do's and don'ts of managing a patient receiving radiotherapy as well as how to manage common day to day situations that one comes across in radiation oncology practice. It serves as a useful guide for radiation oncology practitioners for practical exams. This book offers assistance to young radiotherapists in handling cancer patients.
- Contents
- Part I. Approaching a Cancer Patient -- 1. Taking a Decision and Ordering Investigations -- 2. Role of Surgery in Cancer Management -- 3. Radiotherapy in Cancer Care -- 4. Role of Chemotherapy in Management of Cancers -- 5. Principles of Management of Cancers in Paediatric Patients -- 6. Palliative and Supportive Care of Cancers -- Part II. Principles of Application of Radiotherapy -- 7. Radiobiological Principles -- 8. Patient’s Positioning and Simulation: Do’s and Don’ts -- 9. Planning a Patient, Deciding on the Volumes and Fields and Plan Verification -- 10. Conformal Radiotherapy: Simulation and Contouring -- 11. Prescribing a Radiotherapy Schedule and Dose Fractionation -- 12. Evaluating a Treatment Plan -- 13. An Introduction to Brachytherapy -- 14. Brachytherapy Planning and Evaluation -- 15. Planning Electron Therapy and Evaluation of Plans -- 16. Planning Stereotactic and Adaptive Radiotherapy -- 17. Intraoperative Radiotherapy -- 18. Particle Beam Therapy: A Quick View -- Part III. Use of Other Agents with Radiation -- 19. Using Concurrent or Sequential Chemotherapy and Biomolecules -- 20. Use of Radiosensitizers and Radioprotectors -- Part IV. Managing Radiotherapy Complications -- 21. Expected Complications During Treatment -- 22. Management of Oral Mucosal Reactions and Oro-dental Care -- 23. Management of Skin Reactions -- 24. Management of GI Complications -- 25. Managing Local Pain -- 26. Managing Bone Marrow Toxicities -- 27. Managing Complications: Lymphoedema and Fibrosis -- 28. Dietary Care and Support During Radiotherapy -- 29. Post-treatment Evaluation and Advice and Follow-Up Schedules -- 30. Psychological and Social Issues in Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Before head and neck radiation treatment begins
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37439
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1704
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what to expect before you begin head and neck radiation treatment. Topic include your radiation healthcare team and markings appointment. A list of frequently asked questions is included.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Head--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Neck--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect before you begin head and neck radiation treatment. Topic include your radiation healthcare team and markings appointment. A list of frequently asked questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Horizon Health, Prince Edward Island Cancer Treatment Centre, Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program and Vitalite Health Network Cancer Care
- Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 1704
Breast Cancer Biology for the Radiation Oncologist
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat39392
Jonathan Strauss, William Small, Gayle E. Woloschak, editors.
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer
, c2015.
- Available Online
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- Location
- Online
Breast Cancer Biology for the Radiation Oncologist is the first textbook of its kind devoted to describing the biological complexities of breast cancer in a way that is relevant to the radiation oncologist. Radiation Oncology has long treated breast cancer as a single biological entity, with all treatment decisions being based on clinical and pathologic risk factors. We are now beginning to understand that biological subtypes of breast cancer may have different risks of recurrence as well as di…
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- Other Authors
- Strauss, Jonathan
- Small, William
- Woloschak, Gayle E
- Responsibility
- Jonathan Strauss, William Small, Gayle E. Woloschak, editors
- Place of Publication
- Berlin, Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2015
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (vii, 90 p. : 15 illus., 5 illus. in color)
- Series
- Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9783642312205
- 9783642312199 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 0942-5373
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast neoplasms - genetics
- Breast Neoplasms - physiopathology
- Breast neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Abstract
- Breast Cancer Biology for the Radiation Oncologist is the first textbook of its kind devoted to describing the biological complexities of breast cancer in a way that is relevant to the radiation oncologist. Radiation Oncology has long treated breast cancer as a single biological entity, with all treatment decisions being based on clinical and pathologic risk factors. We are now beginning to understand that biological subtypes of breast cancer may have different risks of recurrence as well as different intrinsic sensitivity to radiotherapy. Multi-gene arrays that have for years been used to predict the risk of distant recurrence and the value of systemic chemotherapy may also have utility in predicting the risk of local recurrence. Additionally, the targeted agents used to treat breast cancer may interact with radiotherapy in ways that can be beneficial or undesirable. All of these emerging issues of central importance to radiation oncologists are extensively discussed in this book, and practical treatment recommendations based on available clinical evidence are presented whenever possible.
- Contents
- Biological subtypes of breast cancer -- Oncogene amplification and Herceptin -- Current clinical use of genetic profiling -- Biology of DCIS and progression to invasive disease -- Cancer Stem Cells and Radiotherapy -- Genetic basis of normal tissue radiosensitivity and late toxicity -- Genetic syndromes and radiotherapy in breast cancer -- Experimental therapies in breast cancer.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45206
Hojjat Ahmadzadehfar, Hans-Jürgen Biersack, Leonard M. Freeman, Lionel S. Zuckier, editors.
(Second edition)
--Cham:
Springer
, c2020.
- Available Online
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- Location
- Online
In the new edition of this very successful book, European and North American experts present the state of the art in diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclide procedures. The aim is to examine established and emerging clinical applications in detail, rather than to consider everything included in the comprehensive texts already available within the field. This “practical” approach ensures that the book will be a valuable guide for nuclear medicine physicians, technologists, students, and interest…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Responsibility
- Hojjat Ahmadzadehfar, Hans-Jürgen Biersack, Leonard M. Freeman, Lionel S. Zuckier, editors
- Edition
- Second edition
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (ix, 1029 p.) : 494 illus., 280 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030394578
- 9783030394554 (Print ed.)
- 9783030394561 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diagnostic Imaging - methods
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Nuclear Medicine
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Medical Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- In the new edition of this very successful book, European and North American experts present the state of the art in diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclide procedures. The aim is to examine established and emerging clinical applications in detail, rather than to consider everything included in the comprehensive texts already available within the field. This “practical” approach ensures that the book will be a valuable guide for nuclear medicine physicians, technologists, students, and interested clinicians alike. This edition of Clinical Nuclear Medicine has been extensively revised to take account of recent developments. The roles of SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and PET/MRI are clearly explained and illustrated, and the coverage extended to encompass, for example, novel PET tracers and therapeutic radionuclides, advanced techniques of brain imaging, and the development of theranostics. Readers will be fully persuaded of the ever-increasing value of nuclear medicine techniques in depicting physiology and function and complementing anatomic modalities such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound.
- Contents
- Part I. Basics -- 1. Physics, instrumentation, and radiation safety and regulations -- 2. Radiopharmaceutical sciences -- 3. Radiomics as applied in precision medicine -- Part II. Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine -- 4. Brain -- 5. Heart -- 6. Lung -- 7. Liver, spleen and biliary tree -- 8. The kidney -- 9. Gastrointestinal system -- 10. Musculoskeletal system -- 11. Application of lymphatic mapping and sentinel node biopsy in surgical oncology -- 12. Lymphoscintigraphy in the management of the lymphatic disorders -- 13. Neuroendocrine system -- 14. Thyroid and parathyroid imaging -- 15. Molecular Imaging of Inflammation and Infection -- 16. Imaging of atherosclerosis with 18F-FDG PET -- 17. PET/CT and PET/MRI Imaging, Normal Variations and Artifacts -- 18. PET in head and neck cancer -- 19. PET in gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and liver cancers -- 20. 18F-FDG-PET/CT in breast and gynecologic cancer -- 21. PET in lung cancer and mediastinal malignancies -- 22. Melanoma -- 23. PET in lymphoma -- 24. PET/CT in renal, bladder and testicular cancer -- 25. PSMA-ligand imaging in the diagnosis of prostate cancer -- 26. Miscellaneous -- 27. Radionuclide imaging of children -- Part III. Nuclear Medicine Therapy -- 28. Radioiodine therapy for benign thyroid disease -- 29. Differentiated thyroid cancer: Radioiodine therapy -- 30. Palliation of metastatic bone pain with radiolabeled phosphonates -- 31. Radionuclide therapy of bone metastases with radium-223 chloride in prostate cancer patients -- 32. Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy -- 33. Treatment of neuroendocrine tumors (neuroblastoma stage III or IV, metastatic pheochromocytoma, etc.) with 131I-mIBG -- 34. Radioimmunotherapy -- 35. Radioactive microspheres -- 36. Radioembolization -- 37. Assessment of tumor response with MRI and CT after radioembolization -- 38. Radioisotope therapy of malignant pleural and peritoneal effusions -- 39. Radiosynoviorthesis (radiation synovectomy) -- 40. Radioligand therapy in prostate cancer using PSMA-ligands.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Clinical radiation oncology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat23351
Gunderson, Leonard L.
(2nd ed.)
--Philadelphia, PA:
Elsevier Churchill Livingstone
, 2007.
- Call Number
- QZ 269 C641 2007 REF
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Sub-Location
- REFERENCE
- Call Number
- QZ 269 C641 2007 REF
- Author
- Gunderson, Leonard L
- Other Authors
- Tepper, Joel E
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- Elsevier Churchill Livingstone
- Date of Publication
- 2007
- Physical Description
- 1827 p.
- ISBN
- 9780443068409
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiation Oncology
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Sub-Location
- REFERENCE
- Loan Period
- In library use
Controversies in Radiation Oncology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45397
Simon S. Lo, Bin S. Teh, Guo-Liang Jiang, Nina A. Mayr, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2020.
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This book addresses key issues of controversy in radiation oncology for each disease site, with expert commentaries from leading authorities in the field. It identifies areas of confusion arising from discrepant data in the literature regarding certain clinical scenarios for different diseases and presents high-level evidence on each issue with a view to fostering best practice. Controversies in Radiation Oncology will serve as a very useful resource for busy radiation oncology physicians, prac…
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- Other Authors
- Lo, Simon S.
- Teh, Bin S.
- Jiang, Guo-Liang
- Mayr, Nina A.
- Responsibility
- Simon S. Lo, Bin S. Teh, Guo-Liang Jiang, Nina A. Mayr, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (vi, 298 p.) : 20 illus., 13 illus. in color
- Series
- Medical Radiology. Radiation Oncology
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9783319511962
- 9783319511948 (Print ed.)
- 9783319511955 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiation Oncology
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This book addresses key issues of controversy in radiation oncology for each disease site, with expert commentaries from leading authorities in the field. It identifies areas of confusion arising from discrepant data in the literature regarding certain clinical scenarios for different diseases and presents high-level evidence on each issue with a view to fostering best practice. Controversies in Radiation Oncology will serve as a very useful resource for busy radiation oncology physicians, practitioners, and trainees/residents/fellows seeking to utilize evidence in the literature to guide the management of radiation therapy patients.
- Contents
- Breast cancer -- Head and neck cancer -- Non-small cell lung cancer -- Small cell lung cancer and other intrathoracic malignancies -- Sarcoma -- Prostate cancer -- Non-prostate genitourinary cancer -- Gynecologic cancer -- Esophageal and stomach cancers -- Colorectal cancer -- Hepatobiliary tract cancer -- Pancreatic cancer -- Hodgkin lymphoma -- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma -- Plasma cell tumors, myeloma and leukemia -- Brain metastasis -- Bone metastasis -- Visceral metastasis -- Gliomas -- Benign extraaxial primary brain tumors -- Pediatric central nervous system tumors -- Non-central nervous system pediatric cancers -- Skin cancer.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Decision Making in Radiation Oncology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28318
edited by Jiade J. Lu, Luther W. Brady.
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer-Verlag
, c2011.
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- Online
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- Author
- Lu, Jiade J
- Other Authors
- Brady, Luther W
- Responsibility
- edited by Jiade J. Lu, Luther W. Brady
- Place of Publication
- Berlin, Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Date of Publication
- c2011
- Series
- Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9783642138324
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Radiotherapy
- Oncology
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Decision Making in Radiation Oncology. Vol. 2
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat29761
edited by Jiade J. Lu, Luther W. Brady.
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer-Verlag
, c2011.
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- Location
- Online
- Available Online
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- Author
- Lu, Jiade J
- Other Authors
- Brady, Luther W
- Responsibility
- edited by Jiade J. Lu, Luther W. Brady
- Place of Publication
- Berlin, Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Date of Publication
- c2011
- Series
- Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9783642163333
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Radiotherapy
- Oncology
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Deep Breath Hold Technique
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37417
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1671
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains the Deep Breath Hold technique, why it is used, and how it effects your CT scan and treatment.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the Deep Breath Hold technique, why it is used, and how it effects your CT scan and treatment.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1671
Encyclopedia of Radiation Oncology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat32484
Luther W. Brady and Theodore E. Yaeger (eds.).
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer
, c2013.
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The aim of this comprehensive encyclopedia is to provide detailed information on radiation oncology. The wide range of entries are written by leading experts. They will provide basic and clinical scientists in academia, practice and industry with valuable information about the field of radiation oncology. Those in related fields, students, teachers, and interested laypeople will also benefit from the important and relevant information on the most recent developments.
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- Author
- Brady, Luther W
- Other Authors
- Yaeger, Theodore E
- Responsibility
- Luther W. Brady and Theodore E. Yaeger (eds.)
- Place of Publication
- Berlin, Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2013
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxx, 986 p. : 800 ill.)
- Series Title
- Springer reference
- ISBN
- 9783540855163
- 9783540855132 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- The aim of this comprehensive encyclopedia is to provide detailed information on radiation oncology. The wide range of entries are written by leading experts. They will provide basic and clinical scientists in academia, practice and industry with valuable information about the field of radiation oncology. Those in related fields, students, teachers, and interested laypeople will also benefit from the important and relevant information on the most recent developments.
- Format
- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Encyclopedia
- Location
- Online
Evolution of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28369
by Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler.
--Boston, MA:
Springer Science+Business Media
, c2011.
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- Location
- Online
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- Author
- Suit, Herman D
- Other Authors
- Loeffler, Jay S
- Responsibility
- by Herman D. Suit, Jay S. Loeffler
- Place of Publication
- Boston, MA
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media
- Date of Publication
- c2011
- ISBN
- 9781441967442
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiation Oncology - history
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Oncology
- Radiotherapy
- Other Subjects
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
External Beam Radiotherapy for Patients Receiving Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37415
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1569
- Available Online
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External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) uses radiation from high energy X-ray machines to kill cancer cells. This pamphlets describes why it has been recommended, what will happen during your treatment, possible side effects, and what to expect after the treatments.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Brachytherapy
- Radiotherapy, High-Energy
- Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Men's Health
- Abstract
- External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) uses radiation from high energy X-ray machines to kill cancer cells. This pamphlets describes why it has been recommended, what will happen during your treatment, possible side effects, and what to expect after the treatments.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1569
Functional Preservation and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Radiotherapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28171
edited by P. M. Harari, N. P. Connor, C. Grau.
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer
, c2009.
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- Location
- Online
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- Author
- Harari, P. M
- Other Authors
- Connor, N. P
- Grau, C
- Responsibility
- edited by P. M. Harari, N. P. Connor, C. Grau
- Place of Publication
- Berlin, Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2009
- Series
- Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9783540732327
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Quality of Life
- Treatment Outcome
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Radiotherapy
- Oncology
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
