Practical Guide to Radiation Therapy Treatment Effects

Editor: Bridget F. Koontz

Publication Date: September 18, 2017

Pages: 250

ISBN-10: 0826181139

ISBN-13: 978-0826181138

Dimensions: 5 x 0.5 x 8 inches

Language: English

Publisher: Demos Medical; 1 edition

Category: Medical, Oncology, Radiation Therapy

Keywords: radiation therapy, treatment effects, toxicities, cancer, oncology, radiation oncology, cancer survivors, cancer patient wellness

Description: This practical guide provides comprehensive information on common and uncommon toxicities related to radiation therapy. It is organized by anatomic region, covering symptoms, timing, preventive measures, and treatment of acute, delayed, and chronic radiation toxicities. Evidence-based recommendations for management of both early and late effects are included. Other important topics covered are radiation toxicity management in children, systemic effects of radiation therapy, radioprotection for radiation therapy, risk and prevention of radiation-induced cancers, challenges and approaches to cancer survivorship, and how to maximize cancer patient wellness after radiation therapy.

Features:

• Provides management recommendations and clinical pearls from topic experts
• Organized for quick reference by body area and toxicity
• Numerous tables consolidate important radiation effects for ease of reference
• Summarizes each known toxicity, its presentation, prevention, and management

Target Audience: Physicians, APPs, nurses practicing or training in radiation oncology, other oncology specialties, and primary care providers caring for cancer survivors.

Why Buy This Book: This evidence-based handbook of radiation therapy side effects is an invaluable reference for the daily management of cancer patients and survivors. It assists in understanding and managing radiation therapy side effects, improving patient care and outcomes.