Therapeutic radiology for the house officer

Book · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6027238

Coia, L R; Moylan, D J; Kramer, S

In the introductory chapters on radiation physics and radiobiology, important terms and concepts used in clinical radiotherapy are covered. The subsequent chapters, which form the core and the handbook, group tumors predominantly according to major physiologic systems or anatomic site. Usually, for each tumor a brief overview is presented followed by a review of pathology, staging, work-up, clinical features, management, results of therapy and morbidity. In the morbidity sections, acute and chronic complications of treatment are listed along with pertinent information regarding their pathogenesis and management. There are also chapters dealing with radiotherapeutic emergencies, palliative treatment and combined-quality therapy. The Radiation Safety chapter presents guidelines for radiation protection.

• OSTI ID: 6027238
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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