Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology [Paperback]

Eric K. Hansen (Editor), Mack Roach (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0387306471 | ISBN-13: 978-0387306476 | Edition: 1

This handbook serves as a portable reference that utilizes evidence-based medicine as the basis for practical treatment recommendations and guidelines. Organized by body site, concise clinical chapters provide easy access to critical information. Important "pearls" of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation are highlighted. Key facets of the work-up are listed, followed by staging and/or risk classification systems. Treatment recommendations are discussed based on stage, histology, and/or risk classification. Brief summaries of key trials and studies provide rationale for the recommendations. Practical guidelines for radiation techniques are described. Finally, complications and follow-up guidelines are outlined. Appendices are included as well to allow quick reference to information on performance status scales, radionucleotides used in brachytherapy, radiation safety, tumor markers, immunophenotyping and cytogenetics, and commonly prescribed drugs. This revised edition includes new color contouring mini-atlases for head and neck, gastrointestinal, prostate, and gynecological tumors.

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4 Stars Doody's Review for 1st Edition: "This is a "must-have" for any radiation oncology resident. I use it more frequently than any other book in my library." (Nate Bittner)

Product Details

• Paperback: 540 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (October 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387306471
• ISBN-13: 978-0387306476
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #875,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much needed outline of important information, October 22, 2006

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N. Martin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology (Paperback)

Eric Hansen and UCSF have done a great service to residents in radiation oncology with this book. Each chapter has what they call "pearls" (need-to-know general information) followed by work up, staging and then the studies section. The studies cover the important trials for each disease site with what ends up being perhaps too little editorializing. There are treatment "guidelines" listed by stage. At the end of the book, there is an appendix filled with helpful medications and abbreviations. It's up to date and fits well in the coat pocket. It is most useful if you have a baseline knowledge of the data but even on its own, it's very helpful. Given the lack of similar available books, this is a well done much needed addition.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Buy, November 28, 2006

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Siavash Jabbari - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology (Paperback)

A Niiice!! There is at last a good "starter" book for students and residents (and even outside specialties) interested in radiation oncology. Other fields have had similar introductory/review books for years, but this has always been lacking in rad onc. As a first-year radiation oncology resident, this book has been invaluable, being extremely "high-yield," yet a quick read for any given topic (much more so than the baby-Perez, and certainly more up to date). Its the first thing I read for a new disease site, before a coming pimp session, or patient presentation. The key papers summarized for each topic are a great place to start when looking for more in-depth reading. The various appendixes, which cover commonly prescribed drugs to tumor markers, are also essential to have for easy access while in clinic. A "must have," certainly before investing time and cash in a major text.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY!, January 22, 2007

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JY Luh (Eureka, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology (Paperback)

Most of us as residents always had difficulty gleaning the truly important bits of information and clinical trials from the standard rad-onc textbooks. This is the handbook we've all been waiting for, and this is the book that several generations of residents have talked about writing--but it's finally here. The chapters are well organized and includes the latest AJCC staging. I especially like the treatment recommendations by stage, as well as having ACTUAL pictures of the treatment fields. I only wish I had this book as a first year resident.