Principles & Practice of Radiation Therapy

The first unit in this book presents the foundation of knowledge that is needed in order to understand the remaining subject matter presented. Examples of topics include epidemiology, etiology, ethics, detection and diagnosis, treatment procedures, infection control and pharmacology. The second unit goes into detail about the different treatment procedures and supporting information, such as radiation safety and protection, quality improvement, dose distribution and electronic charting and image management. Unit 3 discusses different types of cancer, and the various body systems affected, including soft tissue sarcomas, lymphoreticular system, leukemia, endocrine, respiratory, head and neck, central nervous system, digestive, gynecological, male reproductive and genitourinary, breast, pediatric solid tumours and skin cancer. In addition, a myriad of pedagogical features are included. Readers will find outlines and a list of key terms at the beginning of each chapter, and review questions and critical thinking questions (termed 'questions to ponder') at the end of each chapter. A complete glossary defining key terms and answers to the review questions are found at the back of the book.