Imaging and Interventional Radiology for Radiation Oncology

Regina Beets-Tan, MD, PhD, Chair Department of Radiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, University of Masstricht, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsWim Oyen, MD, PhD, Chair Translational Molecular Imaging, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UKVincenzo Valentini, MD, PhD, Chair Department of Radiation Oncology, University Cattoloca del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico Agostino Gemelli, Rome, Itlay

• PART I: Imaging in Oncology: From Diagnosis to Outcomes.- Theragnostics in Modern Oncology – The Role of Imaging.- The Role of a Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Physician in a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board.- PART II :  From Simulation to Delivery Guided by Imaging: Technical Aspects.- Optimal CT Protocol for CT Guided Planning Preparation in Radiotherapy.- Management of Respiratory Induced Tumour Motion for Tailoring Target Volumes During Radiation Therapy.- Principles and Constraints of Nonrigid Registration.- Radiotherapy Target Volume Definition Based on PET/CT Imaging Data.- CT in Room Gating During Radiotherapy.- High-Field MRI in-Room Guidance for Radiotherapy Adaptation.- Low Tesla MRI in Room Gating During Radiotherapy.- Endoluminal Brachytherapy: Technicalities and Main Clinical Evidences.- PART III : Imaging for Tumor Staging and Volume Definition.- Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in CNS Tumours.- T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in Headand Neck Tumors.- T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in Breast Tumours.- T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in GI Tumours.- T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in GU Tumors.- T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in GYN Tumours.- N Stage Challenges.- Tumor Biology Characterization by Imaging In Laboratory.- Tumor Biology Characterization by Imaging in Clinic.- Imaging Based Prediction Models.- PART: IV Response Evaluation and Follow up by Imaging.- Response Evaluation and Follow up by Imaging  in Brain Tumours.- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging  in Head and Neck Tumours.- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in Lung Tumours.- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in Breast Tumours.- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in Gastrointestinal Tumors.- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in GU Tumours.- Response Assessment and Follow up by Imaging in GYN Tumours.

“This book does provide a valuable overview of many of the difficulties in the different imaging modalities in this complex and fast changing area. … this is an excellent overview of a wide ranging and developing subject.” (David Maudgil, RAD Magazine, April, 2021)