Palliative Radiation Oncology

Offering practical, comprehensive coverage of the many nuanced technical and clinical aspects of this growing field, Palliative Radiation Oncology provides up-to-date clinical guidance in a thorough yet concise manner. In an easy-access format, it integrates basic science, pathologies, and research with clinical applications, covering different ways to approach problems, tumor assessment, precise target definition, and dosing-specific guidelines to minimize side effects/toxicities while balancing with desired outcomes. Discusses optimal communication skills for pediatric, adult, and elderly patientsContains decision-making algorithms to guide individualized palliative radiation oncology treatment plansReviews all the latest modalities with technical tips and pitfallsCovers key procedures such as external beam radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgeryFeatures step-by-step body site-specific guidelines with integrated symptom and toxicity managementCovers symptom and symptom-cluster management, including pain and psychosocial or spiritual distressIdeal for radiation oncology residents, fellows, and practitioners, as well as medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, oncology nurses, and radiation technicians-all clinicians who work in this highly collaborative, team-based specialtyAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud