Radiation Oncology for Pediatric CNS Tumors
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (923 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 331955428X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 639 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Over her career she has worked with advanced radiotherapy delivery systems and makes an effort to use the best approach for individual patients. She has become an authority on proton therapy in children and is currently working on refining the use and role of particle therapy for children. She is an author of over 100 peer reviewed journals, book chapters and has edited several books. Anita Mahajan is a Professor at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. at the Departme
The optimal radiation therapy approach will depend on multiple factors, including tumor type and location, extent of disease, age of the patient, and other therapies. The book is written and edited by world leaders in pediatric radiotherapy, and care has been taken to cover the latest advances in diagnosis and radiotherapy techniques.Pediatric brain tumors represent a diverse group of neoplasms that require carefully planned management for successful definitive treatment. From the Back CoverThis book reviews the principles and applications of radiotherapy in the management of pediatric brain tumors to allow the reader to gain a full appreciation of the major aspects involved in ca
Radiotherapy is one of the fundamental components in treatment for the majority of these vulnerable patients. The book is written and edited by world leaders in pediatric radiotherapy, and care has been taken to cover the latest advances in diagnosis and radiotherapy techniques.Pediatric brain tumors represent a diverse group of neoplasms that require carefully planned management for successful definitive treatment. A thorough understanding of the natural history of the disease, communication with the multidisciplinary team, full knowledge of available radiotherapy techniques, and consideration of potential acute and late toxicities are theref