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Radiation Therapy Treatment Effects

Bridget F Koontz

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  • 342 sidor
  • 2025
Radiation Therapy Treatment Effects, 2nd Edition remains the essential, evidence-based guide for recognizing, preventing, and managing both common and rare toxicities associated with radiation therapy. Organized by anatomic region, from the central nervous system to the skin and extremities, this practical handbook offers a comprehensive review of acute and chronic radiation effects, providing clinicians with clear, evidence-based recommendations for management. This fully updated edition introduces new chapters on the biological basis of radiation therapy side effects, managing toxicities from radiopharmaceuticals, and addressing common side effects of concurrent chemotherapy. Expanded coverage includes critical topics such as radiation toxicity in pediatric patients, systemic effects of radiation, radioprotection strategies, and approaches to mitigating the risk of radiation-induced secondary cancers. Additionally, this edition explores survivorship challenges, offering guidance on maximizing patient wellness after radiation therapy. Designed for quick reference, this trusted resource is indispensable for physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses in oncology specialties and primary care settings treating cancer survivors. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. Key Features Provides expert-driven management recommendations, clinical best practices, and key takeaways. Introduces engaging case vignettes highlighting clinical decision making. Includes reference tables summarizing radiation effects, prevention strategies, and treatment approaches for quick review. Presents multidisciplinary perspectives from radiation oncology, medical oncology, nursing, and integrative oncology, with a strong emphasis on care coordination.
  • Författare: Bridget F Koontz
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9780826101709
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 342
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2025-09-28
  • Förlag: Springer Publishing Co Inc