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Handbook of Evidence-Based Radiation Oncology |  | Creators: Eric K. Hansen, Mack Roach
Publisher: Springer
Category: Book
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 33738
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd ed.
Pages: 786
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5 x 1.5
ISBN: 0387929878
Dewey Decimal Number: 616
EAN: 9780387929873
ASIN: 0387929878
Publication Date: July 6, 2010
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Product Description
Building on the success of this book's first edition, Dr. Eric Hansen and Dr. Mack Roach have updated, revised, and expanded the Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology, a portable reference that utilizes evidence-based medicine as the basis for practical treatment recommendations and guidelines. Organized by body site, concise clinical chapters provide easy access to critical information. Important "pearls" of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation are highlighted. Key facets of the work-up are listed, followed by staging and/or risk classification systems. Treatment recommendations are discussed based on stage, histology, and/or risk classification. Brief summaries of key trials and studies provide rationale for the recommendations. Practical guidelines for radiation techniques are described. Finally, complications and follow-up guidelines are outlined. Updates from the first edition include brand new color figures and color contouring mini-atlases for head and neck, gastrointestinal, prostate, and gynecological tumors; redesigned tables for increased readibility; new chapters on managment of the neck and unknown primary, clinical radiobiology, and pediatric malignancies and benign conditions; and new appendices including the American College of Radiology guidelines for administration of IV contrast.
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Much needed outline of important information October 22, 2006
N. Martin
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Eric Hansen and UCSF have done a great service to residents in radiation oncology with this book. Each chapter has what they call "pearls" (need-to-know general information) followed by work up, staging and then the studies section. The studies cover the important trials for each disease site with what ends up being perhaps too little editorializing. There are treatment "guidelines" listed by stage. At the end of the book, there is an appendix filled with helpful medications and abbreviations. It's up to date and fits well in the coat pocket. It is most useful if you have a baseline knowledge of the data but even on its own, it's very helpful. Given the lack of similar available books, this is a well done much needed addition.
First Buy November 29, 2006
Siavash Jabbari
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
A Niiice!! There is at last a good "starter" book for students and residents (and even outside specialties) interested in radiation oncology. Other fields have had similar introductory/review books for years, but this has always been lacking in rad onc. As a first-year radiation oncology resident, this book has been invaluable, being extremely "high-yield," yet a quick read for any given topic (much more so than the baby-Perez, and certainly more up to date). Its the first thing I read for a new disease site, before a coming pimp session, or patient presentation. The key papers summarized for each topic are a great place to start when looking for more in-depth reading. The various appendixes, which cover commonly prescribed drugs to tumor markers, are also essential to have for easy access while in clinic. A "must have," certainly before investing time and cash in a major text.
Finally, a succint resource for residents and students! December 8, 2006
Norbert Kased
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the book that we have all been waiting for. Dr. Roach and Dr. Hansen have created the ideal resource for residents and medical students. Each chapter has "pearls" of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation. The work-up is then outlined as well as staging guidelines. Finally, treatment guidelines(with relevant references from the literature!)along with treatment complications and follow-up. This book is perfect for 4th year rotations and is very compact (small enough to easily fit in a white coat pocket). An outstanding resource!
Good resource, and up to date January 22, 2007
D. Landis (Seattle, WA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Definitely recommend. Our residency program created a similar series of notes for each disease site, but having this all fit in your pocket alone is worth the cost, carrying scraps of paper is a pain. Secondly, they have updated trials and added new stuff which really is needed every year or so. Lastly, the practical tips for simulation have been useful for me out in community practice. Thank you for putting this together. DL
FINALLY! January 23, 2007
JY Luh (San Antonio, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Most of us as residents always had difficulty gleaning the truly important bits of information and clinical trials from the standard rad-onc textbooks. This is the handbook we've all been waiting for, and this is the book that several generations of residents have talked about writing--but it's finally here. The chapters are well organized and includes the latest AJCC staging. I especially like the treatment recommendations by stage, as well as having ACTUAL pictures of the treatment fields. I only wish I had this book as a first year resident.
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