Edition |
Sixth edition. |
Description |
1 online resource (xii, 522 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Note |
Revised edition of: Pediatric radiation oncology / Edward C. Halperin [and others]. 5th ed. ©2011. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
The cancer problem in children -- Leukemias in children -- Supratentorial brain tumors -- Tumors of the posterior fossa and the spinal canal -- Retinoblastoma -- Neuroblastoma -- Hodgkin lymphoma -- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma -- Ewing sarcoma -- Osteosarcoma, chordoma, and chondrosarcoma -- Rhabdomyosarcoma -- Soft tissue sarcomas other than rhabdomyosarcoma; desmoid tumor -- Wilms tumor -- Liver tumors in children -- Germ and stromal cell tumors of the gonads and extragonadal germ cell tumors -- Endocrine, aerodigestive tract, and breast tumors -- Langerhans cell histiocytosis -- Vascular neoplasms and skin cancer -- Late effects of cancer treatment -- Second primary cancers -- Anesthesia for external beam radiotherapy -- Psychosocial aspects of radiotherapy for the child and family with cancer. |
Summary |
Pediatric Radiation Oncology, Sixth Edition continues to be the premier reference that offers comprehensive coverage of this challenging area for the radiation oncologist in training or practice, medical radiation physicists and dosimetrists, as well as pediatric oncologists and others interested in understanding childhood malignancies. This definitive text has been completely updated to reflect recent advances in the field. Manageable in size and engaging to read, it efficiently synthesizes data on pathogenesis, pathology, diagnostic workup, staging, treatment approaches (particularly radiation therapy--indications, doses, volumes, and treatment planning), and toxic outcomes, as well as guidance on decision making when data is lacking. For 30 years, this standard reference has helped demystify radiation therapy for childhood cancer and contributed to the quality and quantity of life for children affected by this disease. |
Note |
Online resource; title from resource home page (Ovid, viewed January 11, 2017). |
Subject |
Tumors in children -- Radiotherapy.
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Children.
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Neoplasms -- radiotherapy |
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Child |
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Enfants.
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children (people by age group)
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Children
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Added Author |
Constine, Louis S., editor.
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Tarbell, Nancy J., 1951- editor.
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Halperin, Edward C., editor.
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Added Title |
Preceded by: Pediatric radiation oncology. 5th ed.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Pediatric radiation oncology. Sixth edition. Philadelphia, PA : Wolters Kluwer, [2016] 9781496342867 (DLC) 2016020698 (DNLM)101682181 (OCoLC)948775851 |
ISBN |
1496365682 (ebook) |
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9781496365682 (electronic bk.) |
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9781496342867 (hardcover) |
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1496342860 (hardcover) |
Standard No. |
AU@ 000059479865 |
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CHBIS 011401907 |
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UKMGB 017989601 |
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