Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology

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Cover Title Copyright Contents Preface Preface to the First Edition Contributors Abbreviations Chapter 1: General Physics Principles General Principles Target Volumes International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements 50: “Prescribing, Recording, and Reporting Photon Beam Therapy” Treatment Planning Plan Evaluation International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements 50:“Prescribing, Recording, and Reporting Photon Beam Therapy” Recommendationsfor Reporting Dose ICRU 62: “Prescribing, Recording, and Reporting Photon Beam Therapy (Supplement to ICRU Report 50)” Selected Technical Facts Proton Radiotherapy Selected Brachytherapy Facts ICRU 38: “Dose and Volume Specification for Reporting Intracavitary Therapy in Gynecology” Chapter 2: Tools for Simulation and Treatment Techniques in Positioning and Immobilization Thermoplastic Mesh Cradle-Type Devices Modular Systems Stereotactic Systems Breath Control Systems Techniques in Simulation Techniques in Localization at the Time of Treatment Delivery Gaiting Portal Imaging Image-Guided Radiation Therapy Methods Chapter 3: Central Nervous System Radiotherapy General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Critical Structures Single-Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery Glioma—High Grade Indications and Options for Treatment Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation Special Considerations Glioma—Low Grade Indications and Options for Treatment Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation Special Considerations Brainstem Glioma Indications for Treatment Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation Meningioma Indications for Treatment Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation Special Considerations Pituitary Adenoma Indications for Treatment Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation Vestibular Schwannoma Radiation Therapy Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation Special Considerations Arteriovenous Malformation Indications and Options for Treatment Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation Special Considerations Spinal Cord Tumors Indications and Options for Treatment Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Planning Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation References Chapter 4: Head and Neck Radiotherapy General Principles Radiotherapy Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning—Definitive Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning—Postoperative Radiation Therapy Dose/Fractionation Critical Structures (in Descending Planning Importance) Oropharynx Cancer Site-Specific Indications Target Volumes Radiotherapy Larynx Cancer Site-Specific Indications Target Volumes Special Considerations Hypopharynx Cancer Site-Specific Indications Target Volumes Special Considerations Nasopharynx Cancer Site-Specific Indications Target Volumes Special Considerations Major Salivary Gland Cancer Site-Specific Indications Target Volumes (Postoperative) Oral Cavity Cancer Site-Specific Indications Target Volumes (Postoperative) Special Considerations Cancer of Unknown Primary Site-Specific Indications Target Volumes Special Considerations Maxillary Sinus Cancer Site-Specific Indications Target Volumes Special Considerations Nasal Cavity/Vestibule Cancer Specific Indications Target Volumes Special Considerations Thyroid Cancer Indications Target Volumes Nonmelanomatous Head and Neck Skin Cancer Indications Target Volumes Special Considerations Head and Neck Melanoma Indications Target Volumes Special Considerations References Chapter 5: Breast Radiotherapy General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Critical Structures Technical Factors Whole Breast Radiation Therapy Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Breast Conservation—External Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Regional Nodal Irradiation Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Prone Breast Radiation Therapy Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Partial Breast Radiation Therapy Introduction Applicator Brachytherapy Simulation Applicator Brachytherapy Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Applicator Brachytherapy Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation External Beam Simulation External Beam Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition External Beam Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation References Chapter 6: Thoracic Radiotherapy General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Treatment Planning Technical Factors Heterogeneity Corrections Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Thoracic Radiotherapy Indications Target Volume Definitions Dose/Fractionation Small Cell Lung Cancer Thoracic Radiotherapy Indications Target Volume Definitions Dose/Fractionation Thymoma Thoracic Radiotherapy Indications Target Volume Definitions Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Esophageal Carcinoma Thoracic Radiotherapy Indications Special Considerations at Simulation Target Volume Definitions Dose/Fractionation Mesothelioma Thoracic Radiotherapy Indications Special Considerations at Simulation Target Volume Definitions (Figure 6.6A–C) Dose/Fractionation Planning Considerations (see DVH; Figure 6.7) Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Lung Tumors Indications Special Considerations at Simulation Target Volume Definitions Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation References Chapter 7: Gastrointestinal (Nonesophageal) Radiotherapy General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Critical Structures Technical Factors Pancreatic Cancer Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volume Definition Adjuvant Radiation Therapy (per RTOG 0848) Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Pancreatic Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Target Volume Delineation Treatment Planning Volumetric Planning Goals Dose/Fractionation Gastric Cancer Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volume Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Rectal Cancer Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volume Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Anal Cancer Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volume Definitions Treatment Planning Volumetric Planning Goals Dose/Fractionation Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Liver Tumors Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Indications Special Considerations at Simulation Target Volume Definitions Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation References Chapter 8: Genitourinary Radiotherapy General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Image Guidance for Localization and Daily Treatment Verification Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Technical Factors External Beam Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer External Beam Radiation Therapy Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volume Definition for External Beam Radiation Therapy: Intact Prostate Lymph Node Irradiation Dose/Fractionation Image Guidance Treatment Planning Critical Structures and Suggested Dose Constraints Target Volume Definition for External Beam Radiation Therapy: Post-Prostatectomy Dose/Fractionation Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Prostate Brachytherapy (Low–Dose Rate) Indications Patient Evaluation Setup and Preparation Technique Target Volume Definition for Postimplant Prostate Brachytherapy Assessment Postimplantation Patient Directions Dose/Fractionation Postimplant Dosimetry Bladder Cancer Radiation Therapy Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volume Definition Special Considerations Dose/Fractionation Treatment Planning Testicular Cancer Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volume Definition Two-Dimensional Planning Field Definitions 3D Planning Field Definitions Dose/Fractionation Treatment Planning Penile Cancer Indications Brachytherapy External Beam Radiation Therapy Urethral Cancer Male Urethra Female Urethra References Chapter 9: Gynecologic Radiotherapy General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition for Whole Pelvic Radiation Treatment Planning Critical Structures Brachytherapy Endometrial Cancer Indications External Beam Radiation Therapy in the Adjuvant Setting Brachytherapy in the Adjuvant Setting Definitive Radiation Therapy Cervical Cancer Indications External Beam Radiation Therapy in the Adjuvant or Definitive Setting Brachytherapy—Definitive Vulvar Cancer Indications External Beam Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning Vaginal Cancer Indications External Beam Radiation Therapy Dose Brachytherapy References Chapter 10: Lymphoma and Myeloma Radiotherapy General Principles Simulation, Positioning and Immobilization Target Volumes Treatment Planning Hodgkin Lymphoma General Principles Technical Factors Dose/Fractionation Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma General Principles Indolent Lymphomas Aggressive Lymphomas Mantle Cell Lymphoma Radioimmunotherapy General Principles Administration Mycosis Fungoides General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Critical Structures Technical Factors Dose/Fractionation Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy Multiple Myeloma/Plasmacytoma General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Critical Structures Dose/Fractionation Solitary Plasmacytoma of Bone (Osseous Plasmacytoma) Immobilization and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Critical Structures Dose/Fractionation Extramedullary Plasmacytoma Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Critical Structures Dose/Fractionation Total-Body Irradiation General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Opposed Laterals Technique Anteroposterior/Posteroanterior Technique Technical Factors Dose/Fractionation References Chapter 11: Soft Tissue Sarcoma Radiotherapy General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Critical Structures Technical Factors Extremity Sarcoma External Beam Radiation Therapy Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Intraoperative Boost Extremity Sarcoma—Brachytherapy Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Retroperitoneal Sarcoma—External Beam Radiation Therapy and Brachytherapy Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Metastatic Sarcoma: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Dose/Fractionation Treatment Planning Heterotopic Ossification External Beam Radiation Therapy Localization, Immobilization, Simulation Volumes, Dose, and Fractionation References Chapter 12: Pediatric Radiotherapy Introduction General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Wilms Tumor Radiation Therapy Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Dose/Fractionation Target Volumes and Treatment Planning Neuroblastoma Radiation Therapy Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Dose Treatment Planning Rhabdomyosarcoma Radiation Therapy Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Dose Treatment Planning Retinoblastoma Radiation Therapy Treatment Options Plaque Brachytherapy Technique External Beam Radiation Therapy Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors Radiation Therapy Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Treatment Planning Target Volumes and Dose Craniopharyngioma Radiotherapy Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Dose Treatment Planning Chapter 13: Palliative Radiotherapy General Principles Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Bone Metastases Indications Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Spinal Cord Compression Indications for Radiation Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Volumes and Treatment Planning Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Spine Metastases Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Brain Metastases—Whole Brain Radiation Therapy Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Brain Metastases—Stereotactic Radiosurgery Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Malignant Obstructions and Bleeding Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation Skin and Soft Tissue Metastases Introduction Localization, Immobilization, and Simulation Target Volumes and Organs of Interest Definition Treatment Planning Dose/Fractionation References Index