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Co-written by a former radiation oncology residency program director and a team of radiation oncology residents, the book is organized in concise sections and is amply illustrated to highlight key points and help the reader understand and retain major concepts. Treatment approaches consistent with published clinical trial protocols that define control/standard of care/consensus radiation treatment are included. In addition to serving as a primary introduction to the field, the book also offers a short review of fundamental concepts for the senior resident prior to written or oral examinations, and is a useful resource for the radiation oncology educator to develop teaching plans and quizzes. Chapter organization is based on the International Atomic Energy Agency Syllabus for the Education and Training of Radiation Oncologists, the syllabus endorsed by both the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
Features of Radiation Oncology Primer and Review:
- Integrates basic science, clinical science and technical concepts to provide the trainee with a complete introduction to the field of radiation oncology
- Is consistent with accepted training syllabus for radiation oncology professionals
- Offers a concise presentation with illustrations highlighting key poiints
- Provides key points for study and reviews
- Includes treatment approaches consistent with published clinical trial protocols that define control/standard of care/consensus radiation treatment
- Is a valuable review resource for board review
Autoren-Profil
Lara Best, MD, Radiation Oncology Department of Oncology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
George Rodrigues, MD FRCPC MSc, Associate Professor and Clinician Scientist, Departments of Oncology and Epidemiology/Biostatistics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Vikram Velker, MD, MD, Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
