Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Guide provides insight into the management ofday-to-day aspects of radiotherapy. Most radiation oncologists and radiation oncology nurses spend a large percentage of their time dealing with the effects of radiotherapy. This book describes the biology behind each sites acute andlong-term responses to radiotherapy, including the best current knowledge regarding radiation tolerance, and fills a needed void in the literature that is available on radiation oncology. INDICE: List of Contributors. Introduction. 1. The Management of Radiation-Induced Brain Injury. 2. Management of Radiation-Induced Head and Neck Injury. 3. Radiation Pneumonitis and Esophagitis in Thoracic Irradiation. 4. Toxicity from Radiation in Breast Cancer. 5. Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. 6. Radiation Complications of the Pelvis. 7. Radiation-Induced Skeletal Injury. 8. Skin Changes. Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-09790-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 168
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés