Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Neoplasms 3e

This edition presents new information, treatment diagrams, techniques, and the latest data on treatment results. An overview of fundamental concepts (from biological to technical) of radiation therapy for head and neck neoplasms is followed by a brief discussion of dental care before, during, and after the therapy. The majority of the book contains site-specific coverage of strategies for managing carcinomas of the head and neck that address applied anatomy, pathology, staging, selection of treatment modalities, radiation methods, technical pointers, and current treatment data. Includes a detailed analysis comparing conventional radiation therapy with altered fractionated radiation therapy.The completely revised and updated edition --with essential information on improved treatments§Earlier editions of this text have established it as an excellent primer for radiotherapy of head and neck cancers. Now this new volume brings this material fully up to date with recent developments concerning treatment techniques, use of modalities, and the management of early and advanced tumors. With fresh data published here for the first time, this superb resource has been extensively reworked to include:§A broad range of strategies for managing carcinomas of the oral cavity, horopharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, salivary glands, and eye.§Greatly expanded material on applied anatomy, treatment methods, and technical pointers.§Detailed site-specific treatment coverage--pathology, staging, selection of modalities, radiation techniques, current treatment data, and more.§An in-depth case study analysis, comparing conventional radiation therapy to altered fractionation radiation therapy.§A separate chapter on dental care before, during, and after radiation therapy.§New illustrations throughout, plus over 100 photographs§This text provides invaluable guidance on the management of head and neck neoplasms to radiation oncologists, head and neck surgeons, oral surgeons, medical oncologists, medical students, and residents.