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Radiation Oncology for Cure and Palliation
Parker, Robert G.; Janjan, Nora A.; Selch, Michael T.
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Description for Radiation Oncology for Cure and Palliation
Hardback. Given that curative treatment is possible in only half of cancer victims, and frequently fails, most patients with cancer will require palliative treatment. This volume considers the role of radiation therapy, as well as pain management, complications, medication and end of life care. Series: Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging. Num Pages: 294 pages, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL1; MMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 738.
Given that treatment with curative intent is possible in only one-half of cancer victims, and that such treatment frequently fails, the majority of patients with cancer will require relief of symptoms and signs caused by their disease. In this book, the specific contribution of radiation therapy to palliation is considered within the context of multidisciplinary management. Individual chapters are devoted to palliative radiation therapy for primary tumours and metastases at different sites. The management of pain is discussed, and chapters are also devoted to end of life care, the management of complications of radiation therapy, and useful medications. This book ... Read more
Given that treatment with curative intent is possible in only one-half of cancer victims, and that such treatment frequently fails, the majority of patients with cancer will require relief of symptoms and signs caused by their disease. In this book, the specific contribution of radiation therapy to palliation is considered within the context of multidisciplinary management. Individual chapters are devoted to palliative radiation therapy for primary tumours and metastases at different sites. The management of pain is discussed, and chapters are also devoted to end of life care, the management of complications of radiation therapy, and useful medications. This book ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
294
Condition
New
Series
Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging
Number of Pages
282
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540414018
SKU
V9783540414018
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Reviews for Radiation Oncology for Cure and Palliation
From the reviews: "In this book, the specific contribution of radiation therapy to palliation is considered within the context of multidisciplinary management. … This book will prove useful and interesting not only to radiation oncologists but also to medical students of all ages and to doctors from all disciplines who are concerned with the relief ... Read more