Alternate Fractionation in Radiotherapy

Paradigm Change

Mark Trombetta, Jean-Philippe Pignol, Paolo Montemaggi , Luther W. Brady

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Springer International Publishing AG
09 October 2018

Radiotherapy

Series: Medical Radiology

This book, written by leading international experts, describes alternate fractionation strategies in which technology-driven precise targeting and dosing allow for improved conformance and decreased volumes, with concordant lessening of toxicity, reduction in treatment time, and lower overall health care expense. The aim is to provide the advanced clinician with an up-to-date evidence-based reference that will assist in the delivery of enhanced patient care in daily practice.

Traditional multi-week fractionation schedules were established at a time when the inclusion of relatively large amounts of normal tissue was unavoidable owing to the lack of accurate target localization during treatment. Such schedules are time and resource consuming, difficult for patients, and expensive. Nevertheless, acceptance of alternate fractionation strategies has been slow in some countries. The paradigm is, however, changing as evidence accumulates to demonstrate improved local control, equivalence of tolerance, or both. In documenting these alternate strategies, this book will be of value for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and oncologists worldwide.

Edited by: Mark Trombetta, Jean-Philippe Pignol, Paolo Montemaggi, Luther W. Brady
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2018 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 1.049kg
ISBN: 9783319511979
ISBN 10: 3319511971
Series: Medical Radiology
Pages: 413
Publication Date: 09 October 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dedication.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Historical Development of Alternate Fractionation Schema.- 3 Radiobiology of Alternate Fractionation.- 4 Technological advances enabling Alternate Fractionation.- a Beam delivery.- b Imaging Technology.- c Treatment Planning.- 5 Workflow and Quality Assurance in Alternate Fractionation.- 6 The Future of Alternate Fractionation.- Part I DISEASE SITE SPECIFIC TOPICS.- 7 Central Nervous System Cancer.- 8 Head and Neck Cancer.- 9 Breast Cancer.- 10 Lung Cancer.- 11 Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: Esophagus and Stomach.- 12 Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: Hepatobiliary and Pancreas.- 13 Lower Gastrointestinal Cancer.- 14 Genitourinary Cancer.- 15 Gynecologic Cancer.- 16 Skin Cancer and Melanoma.- 17 Sarcoma.- 18 Lymphoma and Non-Solid Tumors.- 19 Benign Disease.- 20 Index.

Reviews for Alternate Fractionation in Radiotherapy: Paradigm Change

This book has a singular focus on the concept of alternate fractionation for radiation therapy. ... The book will be of significant interest to radiation oncologists, particularly those treating a wide variety of tumors for which the number of alternate fractionation regimens has grown at a rapid pace in recent years. Students of radiobiology and physics and radiation oncology residents will also find the book of interest. The authors and contributors are credible authorities in their fields. (Mark D. Hurwitz, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2019)