Author

Ausili Cèfaro, Giampiero

Genovesi, Domenico

Perez, Carlos A.

Place of Publication

Milan

Publisher

Springer-Verlag Italia

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

xi, 152 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm

Subjects

Radiotherapy - adverse effects

Neoplasms, Radiation Induced

Organs at Risk - radiation effects

Organs at Risk - physiopathology

Patient Safety

Anatomy

Abstract

Defining organs at risk is a crucial task for radiation oncologists when aiming to optimize the benefit of radiation therapy, with delivery of the maximum dose to the tumor volume while sparing healthy tissues. This book will prove an invaluable guide to the delineation of organs at risk of toxicity in patients undergoing radiotherapy. The first and second sections address the anatomy of organs at risk, discuss the pathophysiology of radiation-induced damage, and present dose constraints and methods for target volume delineation. The third section is devoted to the radiological anatomy of organs at risk as seen on typical radiotherapy planning CT scans, with a view to assisting the radiation oncologist to recognize and delineate these organs for each anatomical region head and neck, mediastinum, abdomen, and pelvis. The book is intended both for young radiation oncologists still in training and for their senior colleagues wishing to reduce intra-institutional variations in practice and thereby to standardize the definition of clinical target volumes.- Back cover

ISBN

9788847058521

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Library

Call Number

WN250 A932 2013

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Editor

Angelos, Peter

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xii, 258 p. ; 25 cm.

Series

Cancer treatment and research 140

Subjects

Ethics, Medical

Neoplasms - therapy

Physician-Patient Relations

Communication

Truth Disclosure

Palliative Care

ISBN

9780387736389

0387736387

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Library

Call Number

QZ266 E84 2008

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Author

Katz, Anne

Place of Publication

Pittsburgh, PA

Publisher

Oncology Nursing Society

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

xi, 280 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Sexual Behavior

Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological

Sex Counseling

Sexuality

Body Image

Sexual Partners

Psychosexual Development

Libido

Communication

Patient Education

Fertility

Professional-Patient Relations

Oncology Nursing

ISBN

9781890504670

189050467X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Kelowna Library

Abbotsford Library

Call Number

QZ200 K19b 2007

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