Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology

This essential guide offers a concise overview of clinical radiation oncology, making it a valuable resource for practicing physicians. The Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology is perfect for quick reference.

Now in its second edition, the Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology serves as an indispensable resource for practicing physicians. This pocket companion is particularly useful during rounds and in various clinical settings. The guide is meticulously organized by site-specific diseases, ensuring that essential key points are easily accessible. Each chapter provides a comprehensive overview of treatment options categorized by stage, alongside technical considerations and crucial follow-up items. Additionally, clinical pearls and tables are included, covering treatment options, dose constraints, side effects, target delineations, and treatment planning, enhancing the reader's understanding and application of the material.

The latest edition of the Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology features updates across all chapters, introducing new topics such as oligometastatic disease, benign indications, and a dedicated chapter on proton therapy considerations. The book employs an outline format, which promotes an efficient and straightforward approach to fundamental topics in radiation oncology. This makes it an ideal reference not just for quick reviews in preparation for board exams or Maintenance of Certification (MOC) but also as a handy tool during case reviews at tumor boards.

Key features of the guide include summaries of selected studies relevant to each disease, essential appendices for radiation therapy symptom management, and constraints on normal tissue tolerance. With 54 disease-based chapters, the Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology allows for quick navigation without the need to wade through extensive text. Furthermore, readers gain access to a fully downloadable eBook, ensuring that this vital information is always at their fingertips.