Absolute Clinical Radiation Oncology Review

This book provides a quick reference guide for
clinicians in radiation oncology. It is designed to be an intuitive and
easily reviewed study guide for board or maintenance of certification
examinations, as well as a quick reference for residents and established
radiation oncologists who need a refresher.

The text begins with a general pearls chapter that radiation
oncologists should consider in all aspects of their practice, including
cancer visibility, dosing, counseling recommendations, and toxicity
management. The subsequent chapters then delve into different cancer
disease sites, including pediatrics, central nervous system, head and
neck, thoracic, breast, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, genitourinary,
hematologic, soft tissue, palliative, and radiophysics/radiobiology.

Within each chapter, each disease and its recommended approach is
then summarized in only a few pages, allowing a focus on the most
essential information. Bullet points, figures, tables, and images make
for an intuitive reader experience. Recommendations are taken from the
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the European Society
for Radiation Oncology (ESTRO), and the National Comprehensive Cancer
Network (NCCN).  Planning guides for imaging, diagnosis, and staging
offer readers a starting point in approaching each patient based on
disease origin, and dosing guidelines then detail consideration for
treatment methods. Each chapter additionally includes disease-specific
pearls and key points to test the knowledge reviewed in the chapters.

Experts in the disease sites from the United States serve as senior
authors on each chapter.  The authors include all diseases associated
with radiation oncology training to ensure a comprehensive resource for
exam studying and clinical care. Residents, trainees, and established
radiation oncologists find this an ideal study resource for both board
and certification exams, as well as an easily accessible aidduring
practice.