Overview
This book is a comprehensive guide to breast toxicity. Adjuvant radiation remains standard for a majority of women who undergo breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer, and indications for post-mastectomy and regional lymph node irradiation have also broadened with recent publications. At the same time, locoregional recurrence has declined and survival has improved in recent decades. In the current era of excellent breast cancer outcomes, then, considering the balance between toxicity and outcomes becomes paramount. Several recent editorials recommend considering toxicity against the potential benefit of adjuvant radiation in tailoring radiation decisions for individual patients. Thus, a clear understanding of the potential toxicities of adjuvant radiation for breast cancer is critical to optimizing outcomes in modern breast cancer management. Here, authors have collected recent data focused on toxicity of treatment that provide an opportunity for improving this optimization. Chapters cover both acute and late toxicity of radiation for breast cancer, including tailored risk assessment for each of these potential toxicities, considerations for including risk of toxicity in management decisions, and toxicity management strategies. This is an ideal guide for radiation oncologists, residents, and oncologists seeking to optimize care for their patients.
Full Product Details
Author: Jean L. Wright
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition: 1st ed. 2019
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9783030116194
ISBN 10: 3030116190
Pages: 197
Publication Date: 27 March 2019
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
“This book is written principally for radiation oncologists, physician extenders, and nurses, according to the preface, and it meets their needs. In my own practice, I think a first read cover‐to‐cover is an excellent review of some literature that is well known and often quoted and other, more heterogenous literature where there isn't consensus on the risk factors for the toxicity or how best to manage. … This is a high‐yield, high‐quality book.” (Laura Warren, Doody's Book Reviews, August 23, 2019)
This book is written principally for radiation oncologists, physician extenders, and nurses, according to the preface, and it meets their needs. In my own practice, I think a first read cover-to-cover is an excellent review of some literature that is well known and often quoted and other, more heterogenous literature where there isn't consensus on the risk factors for the toxicity or how best to manage. ... This is a high-yield, high-quality book. (Laura Warren, Doody's Book Reviews, August 23, 2019)
Author Information
Jean L Wright, MD is Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Wright is also the Director of the Breast Cancer Program in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Wright is a co-lecturer and teacher for content related to breast radiation oncology and has mentored numerous students. She earned the Association of Radiation Oncology Residents' Educator of the Year award. Dr. Wright is also an associate editor for the breast section of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, as well as a journal reviewer for American Journal of Clinical Oncology, Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Practical Radiation Oncology and Advances in Radiation Oncology.
