Handbook
of Radiation Oncology covers general oncologic principles, workup, staging, and
multidisciplinary aspects of treatment, basic principles of physics and
radiobiology, and specific technologies including brachytherapy, radiosurgery,
and unsealed sources. Specific Topics Covered Include: Physics of Radiation
Oncology Classic and Molecular Biolgical Basis of Radiation Oncology Clinical
Principals of Radiation Oncology and Multidisciplinary Care Radiation Oncology
Treatment of All Major Cancers including Head and Neck, Central Nervous System,
Lung, Pediatrics, Breast, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecological,
Lymphomas, and others. Stereotactic Radiosurgery Brachytherapy Palliative Care
and Oncologic Emergencies PDA/Mobile.
This note covers the
following topics: macroscopic models, Introduction to macroscopic and
microscopic models, Fisher Kolmogorov petrovskii piskunov model, Remarks on the
full invasive model with angiogenesis, Microscopic models, The tumor from the
microscopic viewpoint, Different interactions and macroscopic limits, Some
mathematical details on the macroscopic limit and appendix on R codes.
This PDF covers the
following topics related to Gynecologic Oncology : Gyn Tumors Page Breast
Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia,
Ovarian Cancer, Sarcomas, Vaginal Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Associated Treatment
Modalities Nutrition, Fluid and Electrolytes, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy,
Perioperative Management, Tools and Equipment for the Art of Surgery.
This note
describes the following topics: Nature of Cancer, Frequency and Geographical
Distribution of Cancer, Metabolism of Cancer, Relation of Diet to Cancer,
Medical Treatment of Cancer, Clinical Considerations and Conclusions.
This book shows the stories of eleven patients and family members who
received the diagnosis of esophageal cancer. All the stories, by esophageal
cancer survivors, illustrate some of the setbacks and some of the triumphs, that
these individuals and their families encountered.
This note covers the following
topics: Oncological Airway Emergencies in the Critical Care Unit, Pharmacologic
Considerations in Oncology Critical Care, Improving Outcome in Gastrointestinal
and Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgical Oncology , Infections in Cancer Patients,
Nutrition and Indirect Calorimetry, Management of Pain, Agitation, and Delirium
in Mechanically Ventilated Oncology Patients.
This book provides an introductory
overview of the terminology and classification of breast cancer and principle
issues in its treatment. Topics covered includes: Care Pathway for Breast
Cancer, Breast Cancer, Treatment Options and the MDT, Barriers, Oncological
Medical Emergencies, Breast Reconstruction, Communication in Cancer Care.
Author(s): Jack Allen, Clodagh Burrell, Clara Caplice, Deirdre
Collins, Patrick McGreal, Joanne Purcell
All patients with
cancer and their families should expect and receive cancer care that ensures the
provision of appropriate psychosocial health services. This guide recommends ten
actions that oncology providers, health policy makers, educators, health
insurers, health plans, quality oversight organizations, researchers and
research sponsors, and consumer advocates should undertake to ensure that this
standard is met.
This note is written in
clear and concise language, and illustrated with original drawings, the book is
enjoyable to read, and provides a sense of the excitement of modern biology.
Author(s): Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, and Peter Walter
This note covers
the following topics: Type of radiotherapy, List of tumor, Comparative Cancer
Research: Pet and Man, Curative intent, Advanced Tumors, Equipment, Clinical
Hyperthermia.
This
note covers the following topics: Hematopoiet systems, white blood cell
disorders, platelet disorders, bleeding, coagulation system, coagulation
disorders, oncology issues and sample cases.