This book concisely reviews important advances in radiation oncology, providing practicing radiation oncologists with a fundamental understanding of each topic and an appreciation of its significance for the future of radiation oncology. It explores in detail the impact of newer imaging modalities, such as multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) using fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and other novel agents, which deliver improved visualization of the physiologic and phenotypic features of a given cancer, helping oncologists to provide more targeted radiotherapy and assess the response. Due consideration is also given to how advanced technologies for radiation therapy delivery have created new treatment options for patients with localized and metastatic disease, highlighting the increasingly important role of image-guided radiotherapy in treating systemic and oligometastatic disease. Further topics include the potential value of radiotherapy in enhancing immunotherapy thanks to the broader immune-stimulatory effects, how cancer stem cells and the tumor microenvironment influence response, and the application of mathematical and systems biology methods to radiotherapy.
Edited by:
Jeffrey Y.C. Wong, Timothy E. Schultheiss, Eric H. Radany Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Country of Publication: Switzerland Edition: 2017 ed. Volume: 172 Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 5.443kg ISBN:9783319532332 ISBN 10: 3319532332 Series:Cancer Treatment and Research Pages: 271 Publication Date:03 May 2017 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active