Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers: Indications and Techniques [Hardcover]

K. K. Ang (Author), Johannes H. A. M. Kaanders (Author), Lester J. J. Peters (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 081211678X | ISBN-13: 978-0812116786 | Publication Date: October 1993

A practical day-to-day reference presenting detailed techniques, and covering the general principles of head and neck radiotherapy. It discusses specific indications of sight of origin, treatment strategy, definitive radiotherapy, postoperative radiotherapy and background data in the form of tabular material documenting the results of important studies that are critical to the treatment of cancer.

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Review

International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, Volume 65, Issue 2 -- "The Third Edition has been written and updated by two premier head-and-neck radiation oncologists. It would be valuable to the clinician who is establishing a head-and-neck cancer practice and the busy practicing clinician who does not treat a large volume of head-and-neck cancer patients. The book is an excellent quick reference guide that covers the most important basic aspects of head-and-neck radiation oncology. The book is well written, concise, thoughtful, and balanced. Valuable case illustrations are included that present examples of clinical scenarios, simulation films with portal design, target volumes, and dosimetry including intensity-modulated radiation therapy. I would recommend that every radiation oncology resident or training program have a copy of this book. I would advise all residents read this book before or during their first rotation on the head-and-neck service. It would also be a valuable resource for preparing for the oral board and recertification examination." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 141 pages
• Publisher: Lea & Febiger (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081211678X
• ISBN-13: 978-0812116786
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,413,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Textbook for the Oral Boards, October 18, 2008

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This review is from: Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers: Indications and Techniques (Hardcover)

Having just taken the ABR oral board exam, I can say with confidence that I would not have passed the head-and-neck section had I not known this book inside out. Examiners still expect you to know how to draw and know the field borders for conventional 2-D radiation fields for sites such as larynx, hypopharynx, oral cavity, etc. The pictures/photos/portals in this text are extremely useful and this textbook is therefore recommended without reservation for radiation oncology residents, especially as preparation for the oral exam. As an aside, it is updated and does contain info on IMRT as well, which is useful for all sites but particularly nasopharynx and oropharynx.

4.0 out of 5 stars good quick overview, March 25, 2009

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This review is from: Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers: Indications and Techniques (Hardcover)

this book is a great quick reference for treatment planning in terms of technique and volumes, for both conventional and imrt. would not recommend it for more in depth review of head and neck cancers though.