Opis
The focus of this reference is on radiation oncology, but also includes information on combined modality (chemotherapy/radiation), newer technology, evidence-based guidelines, special patient populations, and in-depth management interventions and patient teaching. In addition to the comprehensive presentations of cancer sites and radiobiology, Radiation Therapy has new special topics on supportive nursing care and clinical practice. The 41 chapters cover the needs of personnel caring for radiation therapy patients in various situations.
Szczegóły produktu
Indeks
35864
EAN13
9780323040303
ISBN
9780323040303
Opis
Rok wydania
2007
Numer wydania
1
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
786
Wymiary (mm)
184 x 260
Waga (g)
1415
I. Overview 1. Evolution of Radiation Oncology 2. Basic Principles of Radiotherapy 3. Radiation Protection/SafetyII. Treatment Work-up and Planning 4. Diagnosis and Staging 5. Simulation and Treatment PlanningIII. Integrative Systems and Cancer Sites (Radiation Therapy/Chemotherapy) 6. Central Nervous System Tumors 7. Head and Neck Cancers 8. Lung Cancer 9. Breast Cancer 10. Gastrointestinal Cancers/Colorectal 11. Urinary Cancers 12. Gynecologic Cancers 13. Male Genitourinary Cancers 14. Spinal Cord and Bone Metastases 15. Skin Cancers 16. Hodgkins Disease and Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 17. Soft Tissue Sarcomas 18. Non-malignant Tumors IV. Adjuvant Therapies 19. Chemoradiation 20. Combined Chemotherapy Safety 21. Interventional Radiology Procedures 22. Radioprotectants 23. Radiopharmaceuticals V. Special Treatment Modalities 24. Sterotactic Irradiation 25. Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation 26. Total Body Irradiation/ Total Lymphoid Irradiation 27. Hyperthermia 28. Gliasite 29. Total Skin Electron Beam TherapyVI. Special Supportive Nursing Care 30. Radiodermatitis 31. Pain 32. Mucosititis 33. Cancer and Nutrition 34. Radiation-Induced Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea 35. Sexuality and Sexual DysfunctionVII. Dimensions of Clinical Practice 36. Nursing Research and Clinical Trials 37. Advance Practitioners in Radiation Oncology 38. Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines 39. Clinical Outcomes and Documentation 40. Geriatrics and Radiation Therapy 41. Applying Complementary Medicine in Radiation Therapy