ENGLISH

Radiation Oncology for Cure and Palliation

By Nora A. Janjan MD , Robert G. Parker MD , Michael T. Selch MD (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2003
ISBN
978-3-642-07466-0, 978-3-662-05225-9
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-05225-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (5967586 bytes)
Series
Medical Radiology - Radiation Oncology
Edition
1
Pages
282\284
Time added
2013-12-12 02:00:00
Radiotherapy; Oncology

Description

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 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 or prevention of suffering in patients with cancer.

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