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A how-to guide for the clinical setting that includes information on different types of cancer, such as skin and melanoma, soft tissue sarcomas, bone tumors, leukemia and pediatric tumors. Specific sites of cancer are addressed, including lymphoreticular, endocrine, respiratory, head and neck, central nervous system, digestive, breast, gynecologic and the male reproductive and genitourinary system. Includes topics such as microstaging systems for melanomas, differentiated thyroid cancer, definitive and palliative dose ranges, CNS neoplasms and renal cell carcinoma.
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Part of a comprehensive introduction to cancer management with radiation, techniques for delivering a prescribed dose of therapeutic radiation, and applied knowledge and underlying concepts of such treatment. Arranged by biological systems, including skin and melanoma, bone tumors, the endocrine system, head and neck cancers, the respiratory system, gynecological tumors, male reproductive and genito-urinary tumors, breast cancer, and pediatric solid tumors. Includes a glossary without pronunciation. Each of the three volumes stands alone; the first is a basic introduction; the second covers physics, simulation, and treatment planning. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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