Beschreibung
This book, edited by leading experts in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology, offers a wide-ranging, state of the art overview of the specifics and the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to the use of imaging in image-guided radiation treatments for different tumor types. The entire spectrum of the most important cancers treated by radiation are covered, including CNS, head and neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and gynecological tumors. The opening sections of the book address background issues and a range of important technical aspects. Detailed information is then provided on the use of different imaging techniques for T staging and target volume delineation, response assessment, and follow-up in various parts of the body. The focus of the book ensures that it will be of interest for a multidisciplinary forum of readers comprising radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists and other medical professionals.
Autorenporträt
Regina Beets-Tan, MD, PhD, Chair Department of Radiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, University of Masstricht, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Wim Oyen, MD, PhD, Chair Translational Molecular Imaging, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK Vincenzo Valentini, MD, PhD, Chair Department of Radiation Oncology, University Cattoloca del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico Agostino Gemelli, Rome, Itlay
Herstellerkennzeichnung:
Springer Verlag GmbH
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69121 Heidelberg
DE
E-Mail: juergen.hartmann@springer.com
