Clinical Radiation Oncology: Indications, Techniques, and Results

This fully updated and enhanced third edition offers a highly practical, application–based review of the biological basis of radiation oncology and the clinical efficacy of radiation therapy.

Building on the legacy of Dr. C.C. Wang, this new edition has been edited by Dr William Small Jr., and written by a team of outstanding, international oncologic expert contributors. It provides a comprehensive resource delivering concise, well–planned chapters offering a thorough review of the different solid organ tumors and radiation therapy technique. Chapters discuss disease by anatomic site covering relevant background information on each tumor, including epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic workup, prognostic factors, treatment techniques, applications of surgery and chemotherapy, end results of treatment, and pertinent clinical trials. The comprehensive and rigorous assessment of each tumor site provides the foundation for proper application of radiation therapy technique equipping the radiation oncologist with a gold standard approach.

This edition:

Includes the latest developments in the field; intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image guided radiation therapy, and particle beam therapy Includes two new chapters: Palliative Radiotherapy, and Statistics in Radiation Oncology Features a vibrant and extremely comprehensive head and neck section  Provides immediately applicable treatment algorithms Is extensively illustrated with over 250 photos, drawings, and diagrams

As in the first two editions, the new third edition of Clinical Radiation Oncology features contributions from renowned international specialists who have worked in a close collaboration to provide focused, clinically relevant information in a concise, user–friendly format ideal for the radiation oncologist, oncologic surgeon, medical oncologist, oncology nurse, radiation therapist, and resident.

 

Dr Chiu–Chen Wang, Founding Editor of Clinical Radiation Oncology

Edited for two successful editions (1988 and 2000) by the eminent physician Dr. Chiu–Chen Wang, this book was designed to offer highly practical, application–based comprehensive overview of the biological basis of radiation oncology and the clinical efficacy of radiation therapy. Dr. Wang, widely known as "C.C. and well known for his skilled and no–nonsense methods of dealing with the various types of major organ cancers , passed away in 2005. He was a highly acclaimed leader in the field of radiation oncology based at Harvard Medical School, which established the "C.C. Wang Professorship in Radiation Oncology".

Dedication
Nancy Tarbell, William Small Jr, Min Yao

Preface
William Small Jr.

Contributors

PART I: Scientific Foundations

Section Editor: William Small Jr.

1  Basic Concepts of Clinical Radiation Oncology
Hannah Yoon, Karan Shah, William Small Jr ., Minesh P. Mehta, and John P. Hayes

2  Radiation Biology for Radiation Oncologists
Timothy Chan, Boris Hristov and Simon Powell

3  Treatment Planning
GEORGE T.Y. CHEN &  JONG H. KUNG

4  Image Guided Radiation Therapy
Monique Youl , Kristy K. Brock, Laura A Dawson

5  A Guide to Understanding Statistics in Radiation Oncology
Kathryn Winter

6  Use of Particle Radiation Therapy
Mark Pankuch, Nasiruddin Mohammed, Draik Hecksel, Steve Laub, Sean Boyer, William F. Hartsell

7  Principles of Palliative Radiation Therapy (on manuscript Palliative Radiation Therapy)
Steve Lutz, Edward Chow

8  Quality
Abhishek A. Solanki

Part II: Disease Sites

Section 2: Cancers of the Head and Neck

Section Editor: Min Yao

9  Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
Keith Unger, Felix Ho and Nancy Lee

10  Oropharyngeal Cancer
Charles Woods and Min Yao

11  larynx and hypopharynx
Changhu Chen

12  Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx
Keith Unger, Felix Ho and Nancy Lee

13  Carcinoma Of The Paranasal Sinuses And Nasal Cavity
Farzan Siddiqui, Nicholas Galanopoulos and Min Yao

14  Salivary Gland Carcinomas
Allen M. Chen

15  Cervical Nodes w/ Unknown Primary Carcinomas
Min Yao and Pierre Lavertu

16  The Temporal Bone Tumors
Allen M. Chen

17  Thyroid Cancer
Roi Dagan  and Robert J. Amdur

18  Head and Neck Radiation Therapy Sequelae and Late Complications and the Application to IMRT to Reduce Them
XiaoShen Wang and  Avraham Eisbruch

Section 3: Cancer of the Intrathorax

Section Editor: Minesh Mehta

19  Lung Cancer
Deepak Khuntia, Pranshu Mohindra and Minesh P Mehta

20  Carcinoma of the Esophagus
Grace J. Kim  and Mohan Suntha

Section 4: Gastrointestinal Malignancies

Section Editor: Chris Willett

21  Gastric Cancer
Joanna Y. Chin and Theodore S. Hong

22  Pancreatic Cancer
Manisha Palta, Christopher G. Willett, and Brian G. Czito

23  Colon Cancer
Jennifer Wo

24  Rectal Cancer
Jennifer Wo

25  Anal Cancer
Brian G. Czito, Manisha Palta, Christopher G. Willett

Section 5: Genitourinary Malignancies

Section Editor: Jason A. Efstathiou

26  Bladder Cancer
Phillip J. Gray, William U. Shipley and Jason A. Efstathiou

27  Prostate Cancer
Abhishek A. Solanki, Rebecca I. Hartman, Phillip J. Gray, Brent S. Rose, Jonathan J. Paly, Kent W. Mouw, Jason A. Efstathiou

28  Carcinoma of the Upper Urinary Tract
Anthony L. Zietman, Jonathan J. Paly and Jason A. Efstathiou

29  Testicular Cancer
Jonathan J. Paly and Jason A. Efstathiou

30  Penile Cancer
Kent W. Mouw, Anthony L. Zietman, Jason A. Efstathiou

Section 6: Gynecological Malignancies

Section Editor: William Small Jr.

31  Endometrium
Ann Klopp; Patricia Eifel

32  Vulva
Kanokpis Townamchai, Caitlin Newhouse, and Akila N. Viswanathan

33  Ovary
Charles Kunos

34  Vagina
Charles Kunos

35  Cervix
Charles Kunos

Section 7: Miscellaneous Sites

Section editor: William Small Jr.

36  Cancer of the Skin
May Tsao; Justin W. Lee

37  Cancer of the Breast
Jonathan Strauss, Monica Morrow,  William Small Jr.

38  Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Jonathan B. Ashman & Kaled Alektiar

39  Central Nervous System Tumors
Phillip J. Gray, Jay S. Loeffler and Helen A. Shih

40  The Lymphomas
Caitlin Costello, Loren K. Mell , Parag Sanghvi

41  Pediatric Tumors
Shannon M MacDonald, Torunn I Yock and Nancy J Tarbell

Index

William Small Jr. MD
Professor of Radiation Oncology, Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA

Nancy J. Tarbell MD
Dean for Academic and Clinical Affairs and the C.C. Wang Professor of Radiation Oncology
Harvard Medical School, MA, USA

Min Yao MD, PhD
Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA