Principles and Practice of Modern Radiotherapy Techniques in Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among the female population. With advances in systemic therapies and modern radiotherapy techniques, breast cancer patients can have a long life-expectancy. However, it is crucial that radiation therapy is carried out with minimum complications and with th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Haydaroglu, Ayfer (Editor ), Ozyigit, Gokhan (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edición:1st ed. 2013.
Temas:
Oncology.
Radiology.
Nuclear medicine.
Nuclear Medicine.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Epidemiology and Etiology
  • Staging
  • Molecular Classification
  • Prognostic and Predictive Factors
  • Mechanisms of Resistance to Radiation
  • Interaction of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
  • Interactions of Radiotherapy with Hormonotherapy
  • Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
  • Early Stage Breast Cancer
  • Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • The Organs at Risk and Radiation Tolerance Doses
  • Chest Wall and Regional Lymphatics
  • Breast and Tumor Bed
  • Simulation and Patient Fixation Methods
  • Three Dimensional Planning Techniques
  • Inverse Planning, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and Image Guided Radiation Therapy
  • Forward Planning Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Techniques
  • Boost Techniques
  • Quality Assurance
  • Partial Breast Irradiation
  • Hypofractionation
  • Application of Tomotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients
  • Radiotherapy Complications.

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