Understand Quantitative Radiobiology from a Radiation Biophysics PerspectiveIn the field of radiobiology, the linear-quadratic (LQ) equation has become the standard for defining radiation-induced cell killing.
Answering the need that exists for a single reference to address the practical issues of implementing Image-guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) into prostate cancer treatment, Image-guided Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer provides clinicians with a solid understanding of this technology and, through in-depth illustrations and step-by-step guideline
The "e;Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: An Interdisciplinary Approach"e; is the ninth volume of the "e;Interdisciplinary Cancer Research"e; series, publishes comprehensive reviews on the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
The "e;Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: An Interdisciplinary Approach"e; is the ninth volume of the "e;Interdisciplinary Cancer Research"e; series, publishes comprehensive reviews on the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
Phytonutrients in the Treatment of Breast Cancer delves into the evolving role of phytonutrients as powerful therapeutic agents in the fight against breast cancer.
This timely new reference integrates the latest clinical results and laboratory studies on the resistance of specific cancers to chemotherapeutic drugs-covering drug resistance in lung, breast, ovary, and colon cancer as well as hematological malignancies.
The sixth edition of this internationally successful text includes the many positive advances in radiation oncology that have occurred over the past decade, and which continue to keep radiation at the cutting edge of cancer therapy.
Non-invasive options for the management of gynecologic conditions continue to grow in popularity, as they offer considerable benefits in reduced patient stress, hospitalization time, and cost.
Rapid advances in nanotechnology have enabled the fabrication of nanoparticles from various materials with different shapes, sizes, and properties, and efforts are ongoing to exploit these materials for practical clinical applications.
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is currently utilized as a treatment option for a variety of life-threatening conditions affecting children and young adults including leukemia, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, brain tumors, inherited immune deficiency syndromes, blood disorders, and inherited metabolic diseases.
This book presents ideas and procedures for regression analysis of survival data in cancer chemotherapy based on regression-based approaches for improvements in the quality of care through the effective location of optimal treatment levels.
This book presents the role of nanoparticles in cancer therapy, emphasizing their innovative applications across treatment, diagnosis and the development of therapeutic strategies.
The twelfth volume in the "e;Interdisciplinary Cancer Research"e; series, titled "e;Head and Neck Cancers: An Interdisciplinary Approach,"e; offers comprehensive reviews on the diagnostic and treatment of head and neck cancers.
The twelfth volume in the "e;Interdisciplinary Cancer Research"e; series, titled "e;Head and Neck Cancers: An Interdisciplinary Approach,"e; offers comprehensive reviews on the diagnostic and treatment of head and neck cancers.
Genetics have a role in the presence of breast cancer, while the potential role of the immune system leads to consideration of immunotherapy in the treatment of the disease, particularly in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
Building upon the strengths of the popular reference, Cancer in the Elderly, this guide outlines novel approaches in the identification and management of cancer in geriatric populations by world-renowned experts on the topic.
Covering topics in Radiobiology, Modern Physics, Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Foundations of Medical Physics serves as an introduction to the field of Medical Physics, or Radiation Oncology Physics.
The new edition of the bestselling Clinical Trials in Oncology provides a concise, nontechnical, and now thoroughly up-to-date review of methods and issues related to clinical trials.
The “Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics in Cancer: An Interdisciplinary Approach” is the eighteenth volume of the “Interdisciplinary Cancer Research” series, publishes comprehensive volume on the advances of machine learning and bioinformatics in cancer.