Short Course Breast Radiotherapy A Comprehensive Review of Hypofractionation, Partial Breast, and Intra-Operative Irradiation By: Douglas W Arthur Publisher: Springer Print ISBN: 9783319243863, 3319243861 eText ISBN: 9783319243887, 3319243888 Copyright year: 2016 Format: PDF Available from $ 189.00 USD SKU 9783319243887 This comprehensive handbook on the implementation of short course radiotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer is intended as an up-to-date resource for the clinician. The book opens with a series of chapters on underlying principles and diverse relevant topics, including pathologic anatomy of early-stage breast cancer, radiobiology of accelerated breast irradiation, quality assurance and radiation safety, surgical considerations in partial breast irradiation, and impact of oncoplastic surgery on adjuvant radiotherapy. Individual sections are then devoted to hypofractionated whole breast radiotherapy, accelerated partial breast irradiation, and intraoperative radiotherapy. Each section includes details of patient selection, physics, techniques, data, and toxicity. The reader is provided with clear guidance on the appropriate use of accelerated forms of adjuvant radiotherapy for treatment of early-stage breast cancer and on various emerging treatment approaches. Ebooks here: https://ouo.io/YVHLKg
