3-D conformal and intensity modulated radiation therapy : physics and clinical applications
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat21050
Purdy, James A.
--Madison, WI:
Advanced Medical Publishing
, 2001.
- Call Number
- WN 250 P985t 2001
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Call Number
- WN 250 P985t 2001
- Author
- Purdy, James A
- Place of Publication
- Madison, WI
- Publisher
- Advanced Medical Publishing
- Date of Publication
- 2001
- Physical Description
- 612 p.
- ISBN
- 1883526108
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Radiotherapy
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Absolute Clinical Radiation Oncology Review
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44248
Daniel M. Trifiletti, Nicholas G. Zaorsky, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, 2019.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
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…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- 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.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- 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
Acute Side Effects of Radiation Therapy : A Guide to Management
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41785
Ainaz Sourati, Ahmad Ameri, Mona Malekzadeh.
--Cham:
Springer
, 2017.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
This book provides clear guidance on how to manage a wide range of side effects frequently encountered when treating patients with radiation therapy. For each potential side effect, incidence, mechanism, symptoms, and grading are carefully described. All aspects of management are addressed, drawing on the latest available evidence and highlighting key details of importance in clinical routine. The introduction of new radiation therapy techniques such as 3D conformal radiation therapy, intensity…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Author
- Sourati, Ainaz
- Other Authors
- Ameri, Ahmad
- Malekzadeh, Mona
- Responsibility
- Ainaz Sourati, Ahmad Ameri, Mona Malekzadeh
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvi, 217 pages) : 13 illus., 11 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319559506
- 9783319559490 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Health Physics
- Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Abstract
- This book provides clear guidance on how to manage a wide range of side effects frequently encountered when treating patients with radiation therapy. For each potential side effect, incidence, mechanism, symptoms, and grading are carefully described. All aspects of management are addressed, drawing on the latest available evidence and highlighting key details of importance in clinical routine. The introduction of new radiation therapy techniques such as 3D conformal radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, and image-guided radiation therapy has reduced normal tissue doses and, accordingly, treatment complications. Nevertheless, a significant percentage of patients still experience acute side effects, in part because the threshold doses for these toxicities are typically lower than those for late effects. Acute toxicities may lead to interruption of treatment and be associated with an increase in late damage. A swift and effective response is therefore essential. This book will enable the reader to provide effective care for each side effect, thereby improving patient compliance with treatment and treatment outcomes.
- Contents
- 1. Radiation Dermatitis -- 2. Hair Loss -- 3. Radiation Brain Injury -- 4. Radiation Orbital Toxicity -- 5. Ear Toxicity -- 6. Oral Mucositis -- 7. Xerostomia -- 8. Loss of Taste -- 10. Radiation Pneumonitis -- 11. Pericarditis -- 12. Esophagitis -- 13. Radiation Gastritis -- 14. Radiation-Induced Liver Disease -- 15. Enteritis -- 16. Radiation Cystitis -- 17. Radiation Proctitis -- 18. Fatigue -- 19. Hematological Side Effects -- 20. Radiation-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (RINV).
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Adjuvant therapy for breast cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat30193
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Castiglione, Monica
- Piccart, Martine J
- Place of Publication
- Boston, MA
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag US
- Date of Publication
- c2009
- Series Vol.
- 151
- Series Title
- Cancer treatment and research
- ISBN
- 9780387751153
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic
- Breast Neoplasms - therapy
- Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
- Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
- Subjects (LCSH)
- 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.
- Available Online
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- Location
- Online
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…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- 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.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
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…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- 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
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42117
- Available Online
- View e-Journal
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Holdings
- Vol 1, 2016 -
- ISSN
- 2452-1094
- Specialty
- Neoplasms
- Radiology
- Radiotherapy
- Format
- e-Journal
- Location
- Online
Advances in radiation oncology in lung cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28993
(2nd ed.)
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer-Verlag
, c2011.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- 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
ALERT – adverse late effects of cancer treatment. Volume 1, General concepts and specific precepts
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33390
Philip Rubin, Louis S. Constine, Lawrence B. Marks, editors.
--Heidelberg:
Springer
, c2014.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment is widely scattered in different journals since all major organ systems are affected and management is based on a variety of medical and surgical treatments. The aim of ALERT Adverse Late Effects of Cancer Treatment is to offer a coherent multidisciplinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. The central paradigm is that cytotoxic multimodal therapy results in a perpetual cascade of events that affects each major organ system different…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Rubin, Philip
- Constine, Louis S
- Marks, Lawrence B
- Responsibility
- Philip Rubin, Louis S. Constine, Lawrence B. Marks, editors
- Alternate Title
- Adverse late effects of cancer treatment
- Place of Publication
- Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxiv, 311 pages)
- Series
- Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9783540723141 (electronic bk.)
- 9783540723134
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Radiation Injuries
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer - Treatment - Complications
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Abstract
- The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment is widely scattered in different journals since all major organ systems are affected and management is based on a variety of medical and surgical treatments. The aim of ALERT Adverse Late Effects of Cancer Treatment is to offer a coherent multidisciplinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. The central paradigm is that cytotoxic multimodal therapy results in a perpetual cascade of events that affects each major organ system differently and is expressed continually over time. Essentially, radiation and chemotherapy are intense biologic modifiers that allow for cancer cure and cancer survivorship but accelerate senescence of normal tissues and increase the incidence of age-related diseases and second malignant tumors. Volume 1 of this two-volume work focuses on the general concepts and principles relevant to late effects and on the dynamic interplay of molecular, cytologic and histopathologic events that lead to altered physiologic and metabolic functions and their clinical manifestations. Chapters are also included on legal issues, economic aspects, nursing, psychological issues and quality of life.
- Contents
- Prologue: Surviving Cancer: SEER Statistics -- Biocontinuum of the Pathophysiology Paradigm -- Biophysiopathology of the Microvasculature and Microcirculation -- Molecular Mechanisms of Radiation Induced Injury -- Biodetection and Biointervention: Cytokine Pathways as a Rationale for Anti-Cytokine Interventions Post-Radiation -- Quantitative/Objective Analyses of RT-Induced Late Normal Tissue Injury Using Functional Imaging -- Biograding of Normal Tissue TNM Toxicity Taxonomy: Scoring the Adverse Effects of Cancer Treatment -- Understanding and Predicting Radiation-Associated Normal Tissue Injury: A Global and Historical Perspective -- Biotoxicity of Chemotherapy -- BioSurveillance and Longitudinal Lifelong Guidelines -- BioPediatric Complexities of Growth and Development -- BioGenetic and Host Implications -- Bioengineering of Irradiated Normal Tissues by Bone Marrow Stem Cells -- Radiotherapy-Induced Carcinogenesis and Leukemogenesis: Mechanisms and Quantitative Modeling -- The Bioepidemiology of MultiplePrimary Cancers -- Radiation-Related Second Primary Cancers: Clinical Perspectives -- The Psychosocial and Functional Impact of Radiation Therapy -- Nursing -- Economic Consequences of Late Effects -- Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism: Relevance to the Radiation Oncology and Biology Communities.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
ALERT – adverse late effects of cancer treatment. Volume 2, Normal tissue specific sites and systems
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33418
Philip Rubin, Louis S. Constine, Lawrence B. Marks, editors.
--Heidelberg:
Springer
, c2014.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment is widely scattered in different journals since all major organ systems are affected and management is based on a variety of medical and surgical treatments. The aim of ALERT Adverse Late Effects of Cancer Treatment is to offer a coherent multidisciplinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. The central paradigm is that cytotoxic multimodal therapy results in a perpetual cascade of events that affects each major organ system different…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Rubin, Philip
- Constine, Louis S
- Marks, Lawrence B
- Responsibility
- Philip Rubin, Louis S. Constine, Lawrence B. Marks, editors
- Alternate Title
- Adverse late effects of cancer treatment
- Place of Publication
- Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xx, 700 pages)
- Series
- Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9783540758631 (electronic bk.)
- 9783540758624
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Radiation Injuries
- Abstract
- The literature on the late effects of cancer treatment is widely scattered in different journals since all major organ systems are affected and management is based on a variety of medical and surgical treatments. The aim of ALERT Adverse Late Effects of Cancer Treatment is to offer a coherent multidisciplinary approach to the care of cancer survivors. The central paradigm is that cytotoxic multimodal therapy results in a perpetual cascade of events that affects each major organ system differently and is expressed continually over time. Essentially, radiation and chemotherapy are intense biologic modifiers that allow for cancer cure and cancer survivorship but accelerate senescence of normal tissues and increase the incidence of age-related diseases and second malignant tumors. Volume 2 of this two-volume work comprehensively documents potential late effects in all the normal tissue anatomic sites in the human body. The detection, diagnosis, management and prevention of effects are all considered in detail, and prognostic outcomes are discussed. Radiation risk factors and interactions with chemotherapy effects are clearly presented. The text is accompanied by numerous supportive illustrations and tables.
- Contents
- Brain and Cranial Nerves -- Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System -- Neuroendocrine Complications of Radiation and Cancer Therapy -- Eye and Orbit -- Radiation-Induced Ototoxicity -- Late Oral Adverse Effects of Cancer Treatments -- Upper Respiratory and Digestive System: Pharynx, Larynx, and Xerostomia -- Thyroid -- Skin Surface, Dermis, and Wound Healing -- Breast Cancer -- Lung -- Heart, Coronary Arteries, Aorta and Great Vessels, Arteries and Veins, Microcirculation -- Esophagus -- Stomach, Small and Large Intestines -- Liver -- Adverse Late Effects of Radiation Treatment in the Pancreas -- Kidney and Ureter -- Urinary Bladder -- Prostate, Seminal Vesicle, Penis, and Urethra -- The Testes -- Ovary, Uterus (Fallopian Tube, Cervix), Vagina, and Vulva -- Radiation Induced Rectal Toxicity -- Musculoskeletal System: Growing Endochondral Bone, Mature Osseous, Muscle (Striated), and Soft Tissue Mesenchyme -- Hematopoietic System -- Late Effects of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Including Total Body Irradiation -- Lymph Nodes, Thymus, Spleen, and Lymphatics.
- 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.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- 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-…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- 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 clinical radiobiology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat21151
Steel, G. Gordon.
(3rd ed.)
--London, England:
Arnold
, 2002.
- Call Number
- WN 600 S813b 2002
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Call Number
- WN 600 S813b 2002
- Author
- Steel, G. Gordon
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Place of Publication
- London, England
- Publisher
- Arnold
- Date of Publication
- 2002
- Physical Description
- 262 p.
- ISBN
- 0340807830
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Radiobiology
- Radiotherapy
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Basic Radiation Oncology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat29739
by Murat Beyzadeoglu, Gokhan Ozyigit, Cuneyt Ebruli.
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer-Verlag
, c2010.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- 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
Basic radiotherapy physics and biology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33462
David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht.
--New York:
Springer
, c2014.
- Available Online
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- Location
- Online
This book is a concise and well-illustrated review of the physics and biology of radiation therapy intended for radiation oncology residents, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists. It presents topics that are included on the Radiation Therapy Physics and Biology examinations and is designed with the intent of presenting information in an easily digestible format with maximum retention in mind. The inclusion of mnemonics, rules of thumb, and reader-friendly illustrations throughout …
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Chang, David S
- Responsibility
- David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xix, 348 pages)
- ISBN
- 9783319068411 (electronic bk.)
- 9783319068404
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Health Physics
- Radiometry
- Radiotherapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Radiotherapy
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Abstract
- This book is a concise and well-illustrated review of the physics and biology of radiation therapy intended for radiation oncology residents, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists. It presents topics that are included on the Radiation Therapy Physics and Biology examinations and is designed with the intent of presenting information in an easily digestible format with maximum retention in mind. The inclusion of mnemonics, rules of thumb, and reader-friendly illustrations throughout the book help to make difficult concepts easier to grasp. Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology is a valuable reference for students and prospective students in every discipline of radiation oncology.
- Contents
- Part I. Radiation Therapy Physics -- 1. Atomic and Nuclear Structure -- 2. Radioactive Decay -- 3. Production and Properties of Radiation -- 4. Interactions of Electromagnetic Radiation with Matter -- 5. Interactions of Particulate Radiation with Matter -- 6. Quantification and Measurement of Dose -- 7. Characteristics of Photon Beams -- 8. Dosimetry of Photon Beams in Water -- 9. Dosimetry of Photon Beams in a Patient -- 10. Dosimetry of Electron Beams -- 11. Physics and Dosimetry of Brachytherapy -- 12. Advanced Treatment Planning for EBRT -- 13. Linac Quality Assurance -- 14. Radiation Protection and Safety -- 15. Quality Management Program -- 16. Special Topics: Hyperthermia and Computers -- Part II. Radiation Therapy Biology -- 17. Molecular Biology and Signaling -- 18. Cancer Genetic and Molecular Characteristics -- 19. Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Damage and Repair -- 20. Cell Death and Survival Assays -- 21. Fractionated Radiation Survival Models -- 22. Oxygen Effect, Relative Biological Effectiveness and Linear Energy Transfer -- 23. Tumor Micro-environment -- 24. Cell and Tissue Kinetics -- 25. Acute Effects of Total Body Irradiation (TBI) -- 26. Normal Tissue Radiation Responses -- 27. Therapeutic Ratio -- 28. Combined Modality Therapy -- 29. Biology of Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, and Alternative Radiation Modalities -- 30. Hyperthermia -- 31. Carcinogenesis and Heritable Effects -- 32. Radiation Effects in the Embryo and Fetus -- Appendix A. Glossary of Terms and Physical Constants -- Appendix B. List of Radionuclides for Radiotherapy and Imaging.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat46594
David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht.
(Second edition)
Springer
, 2021.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Responsibility
- David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
- Edition
- Second edition
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxiii, 380 pages) : illustrations
- ISBN
- 9783030618995
- Specialty
- 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.
- Available Online
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- Location
- 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.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- 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
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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
- View Pamphlet
- 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…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- 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
Breast Cancer : Nuclear Medicine in Diagnosis and Therapeutic Options
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat28882
edited by Emilio Bombardieri, Luca Gianni, Gianni Bonadonna.
--Berlin, Heidelberg:
Springer-Verlag
, c2008.
- Available Online
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- Location
- Online
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Author
- Bombardieri, Emilio
- Other Authors
- Gianni, Luca
- Bonadonna, Gianni
- Responsibility
- edited by Emilio Bombardieri, Luca Gianni, Gianni Bonadonna
- Place of Publication
- Berlin, Heidelberg
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Date of Publication
- c2008
- ISBN
- 9783540367819
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
- Breast Neoplasms - therapy
- Nuclear Medicine
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Gynecology
- Oncology
- Nuclear medicine
- Radiotherapy
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
