The Prevention and Management of Acute Skin Reactions Related to Radiation Therapy
Author : A. Bolderston
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 47,48 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Cancer
ISBN :
Author : A. Bolderston
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 47,48 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Cancer
ISBN :
Author : William Sensakovic
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 20,83 MB
Release : 2023-07-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1975199057
Offering a complete review for radiology residents and radiologic technologists preparing for certification, Review of Radiologic Physics, 5th Edition, by Dr. William F. Sensakovic, is a high-yield, efficient resource for today’s clinically focused exams. Now fully up to date, this edition covers x-ray production and interactions, projection and tomographic imaging, image quality, radiobiology, radiation protection, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance—all of the important physics information you need to understand the factors that improve or degrade image quality.
Author : Simon S. Lo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 26,30 MB
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 364225604X
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an important innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists.
Author : Barbara Fowble
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 15,78 MB
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3319314602
This book serves as a practical guide for the prevention and treatment of radiation dermatitis. Skin toxicity caused by radiation treatment is common among cancer patients and minimizing the frequency and severity of these reactions improves quality of life and prevents interruptions that can compromise local-regional control. Each chapter is devoted to a specific disease site, such as the head and neck, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, and central nervous system. Pediatric malignancies and wound care for locally advanced cancers are also discussed. For each topic, the range and frequency of the observed skin reactions, factors influencing these reactions, the typical course of each reaction and its resolution, and the interventions used are presented. This book provides evidence where it exists for the specific interventions and an extensive illustration program depicts the various reactions and their response to treatment protocols. Skin Care in Radiation Oncology: A Practical Guide presents a framework for patient care in an era of advancing technology and systemic and targeted therapies and is a valuable resource for radiation oncologists, dermatologists, and residents.
Author : William Small
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 24,83 MB
Release : 2006-03-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0387253548
Radiation Toxicity: A Practical Guide provides insight into the management of day-to-day aspects of radiotherapy. Most radiation oncologists and radiation oncology nurses spend a large percentage of their time dealing with the effects of radiotherapy. This book describes the biology behind each sites acute and long-term responses to radiotherapy, including the best current knowledge regarding radiation tolerance, and fills a needed void in the literature that is available on radiation oncology.
Author : Thankamma V Ajithkumar
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 16,11 MB
Release : 2011-10-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0723437432
This textbook of oncology is aimed at specialist registrars in the early phase of their training. The basic concepts of cancer practice is touched upon in undergraduate and junior postgraduate years, but new trainees frequently seek additional resources to boost their knowledge in the field of Oncology. This title offers a concise account of the multidisciplinary management of common cancers and cancer-related problems appropriate to doctors at the start of their careers in this specialty. The content of the book is based on latest available evidence and reflects the training guidelines. Readable and concise style, aimed at the beginner in this specialty. Well illustrated in colour with graphics, clinical photographs and radiographs. Section on research methodology. Approachable design in the ‘Specialist Training in...’ series style.
Author : Robert C. Bast, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 2004 pages
File Size : 24,23 MB
Release : 2017-03-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 111900084X
Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine, Ninth Edition, offers a balanced view of the most current knowledge of cancer science and clinical oncology practice. This all-new edition is the consummate reference source for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, internists, surgical oncologists, and others who treat cancer patients. A translational perspective throughout, integrating cancer biology with cancer management providing an in depth understanding of the disease An emphasis on multidisciplinary, research-driven patient care to improve outcomes and optimal use of all appropriate therapies Cutting-edge coverage of personalized cancer care, including molecular diagnostics and therapeutics Concise, readable, clinically relevant text with algorithms, guidelines and insight into the use of both conventional and novel drugs Includes free access to the Wiley Digital Edition providing search across the book, the full reference list with web links, illustrations and photographs, and post-publication updates
Author : Gokhan Ozyigit
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 32,34 MB
Release : 2020-02-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3030377989
This book is an evidence-based guide to the prevention and current management of acute and late toxicities of radiation therapy for a wide range of malignancies. Each chapter focuses on a particular anatomic site and provides information on normal sectional anatomy, contouring of target volumes and organs at risk, dose constraints, the pathophysiology of radiation toxicity, and treatment approaches for each potential toxicity. The information provided will assist in the planning and delivery of intensity-modulated radiation therapy, including volumetric modulated arc therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and stereotactic body radiotherapy. It will also enable the selection of appropriate, evidence-based management options in individual patients who experience radiation toxicities, taking into account the organ-specific pathophysiology of radiation injury. Written by acknowledged experts and featuring numerous high-quality illustrations, the book will be an ideal reference aid for practicing clinical and radiation oncologists, radiotherapists, fellows, residents, and nurses.
Author : Mario E. Lacouture
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 13,63 MB
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118590600
The first book focusing specifically on frequent and frequently disabling side effects involving the skin, hair and nails in cancer patients According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately thirty million people living with a diagnosis of cancer – the majority of whom will receive surgery, systemic therapy, and/or radiation, and who will suffer from dermatologic adverse events. Dermatologists and oncologists are only beginning to grapple with these events, which pose serious quality-of-life issues with so many patients, and will become more prevalent as survival rates improve, thanks in part to new cancer treatments and drug regimens. Concentrating on a topic that has only been briefly touched upon by other texts, this book offers a focused perspective on the clinical presentation, underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms, and management of skin, hair, and nail conditions for oncologists, dermatologists, and allied practitioners. Dermatologic Principles and Practice in Oncology: Conditions of the Skin, Hair, and Nails in Cancer Patients: • Covers in detail the dermatologic adverse events of oncologic therapies, clinical presentations, and treatment recommendations • Enables dermatologists and other practitioners to significantly improve the care of patients with cancer • Addresses the dermatologic adverse events of cancer therapies used globally, of which a large number are found in developing countries • Emphasizes prophylactic measures – based on treatments used and type of cancer – to prevent the appearance of adverse events • Provides built-in discussions on patient education for practical counseling during therapies • Offers rapid-reference sections on topical dermatology drugs The first book to present dermatologic conditions in cancer patients and survivors in a uniform and in-depth manner, Dermatologic Principles and Practice in Oncology is ideal for oncologists, oncology nurses, and dermatologists who wish to take better care of those with adverse skin, hair, and nail conditions.
Author : Paul Bulens
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 29,96 MB
Release : 2017
Category :
ISBN :
Introduction:About 90 to 95% of the patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) as part of their cancer treatment develop acute radiodermatitis (ARD), an inflammatory skin reaction. Previous studies demonstrated that photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is effective in managing ARD in breast cancer patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of PBMT in the prevention of ARD in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients.Methods:A prospective, single blind, multicentric, clinical trial was set up at the radiotherapy department of the Jessa Hospital (Hasselt, Belgium) and Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg (Genk, Belgium). HNC patients planned to undergo RT with or without concomitant chemotherapy (i.e. stratification factor) were randomized into the placebo or PBMT group. Sham or PBM treatments were applied twice weekly during the complete RT course. An experienced nurse evaluated the skin reactions at baseline, at a dose of 40 Gy, and at the end RT (60-70 Gy) by using the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) criteria.Results:For this preliminary analysis (February 2019), data of 37 patients was available. The percentage of HNC patients presenting a RTOG grade u2265 2 was significantly higher in the placebo in comparison with the PBMT group at the end of RT (70,6% vs. 25%, resp.; p=0.01). Moreover, the results indicated that the skin toxicity aggravated in the placebo group (p=0.03), while it remained stable in the PBMT group towards the final RT session (p=0.47). Conclusions:This is the first, placebo-controlled, multicentric trial demonstrating the positive effect of PBMT for the prevention of ARD in HNC patients.