Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Multidisciplinary Management (Medical Radiology / Radiation Oncology)

Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Multidisciplinary Management (Medical Radiology / Radiation Oncology)

by Luther W. Brady (Author), Jiade J. Lu (Editor), Jay S. Cooper (Editor), Anne W. M. Lee (Editor)

Synopsis

Nasopharyngeal Cancer - Multidisciplinary Management provides a comprehensive account of the current state of knowledge on nasopharyngeal cancer and its multidisciplinary management. The first ten chapters document contain essential background information on subjects such as epidemiology, pathogenesis, molecular biology, pathology, and the use of imaging in diagnosis and staging. Subsequently, the various treatment options and combinations in a range of settings are examined in depth. Detailed attention is given to the roles of concurrent, adjuvant, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy and advanced radiotherapy techniques. Further chapters then explore surgical treatment, follow-up, treatment of metaststic disease, treatment-related complications, and nasopharyngeal cancer in children. This is an important book that will prove essential reading for the radiation oncology community worldwide and meet the need for substantial improvements in knowledge of modern techniques.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 334
Edition: 2010
Publisher: Springer
Published: 03 Nov 2009

ISBN 10: 354092809X
ISBN 13: 9783540928096