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OverviewFundamentals of Radiation Oncology: Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects, Fourth Edition continues to provide current, concise, and a readily available source of clinical information for busy, practicing radiation oncologists. This book provides updated information regarding new applications of radiotherapy, while still maintaining a strong backbone of basic principles of radiation oncology, radiobiology, and physics. It creatively organizes and summarizes major clinical trials, frequently using helpful tables in each disease site. The edition is updated with content on immunotherapy, combined modality therapy for cancer treatments, the latest radiation therapy techniques for cancer treatments, and landmark clinical trials to support cancer treatment recommendations. In four parts and 30 chapters, the book describes not only the basic science of radiation oncology, the techniques and modalities of radiation oncology , and the clinical science of radiation oncology, but also palliative radiation treatments to improve the quality of life of cancer patients. Figures have been upgraded to color to aid in ?visualization of technical diagrams, radiation treatment target volumes, and radiation treatment isodose lines?.This book is a must-have for all radiation oncology residents, radiation oncologists, and all professionals engaged in the care of cancer patients. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Hasan Murshed (Radiation Oncologist, Hope Regional Cancer Center, Fl, USA)Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Academic Press Inc Edition: 4th edition Weight: 0.450kg ISBN: 9780443222085ISBN 10: 0443222088 Pages: 580 Publication Date: 21 June 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationHasan Murshed, M.D., M.S., earned his medical degree from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Master’s degree in Medical Physics from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Alabama- Birmingham, Alabama, where he was the Chief Resident. Afterwards he served as Fellow at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. Dr. Murshed is dual board certified by American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Radiation Oncology and in Medical Physics. He is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Dr. Murshed has been in private practice for more than 15 years and is the Medical Director of Hope Regional Cancer Center, Panama City, Florida. He enjoys both educational and practicing aspects of radiation oncology. He is a passionate advocate for cancer patients and is involved in his community activities. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |