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Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers Indications and Techniques Fifth Edition By Adam S. Garden, MD , Professor of Radiation Oncology, Head and Neck Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX; Beth M. Beadle, MD , PhD , Asso- ciate Professor of Radiation Oncology, The Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA; G. Brandon Gunn, MD , Associate Professor of Radiation Oncol- ogy, Head and Neck Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX DESCRIPTION Thoroughly updated to include all of the latest technology and treatment regimens, Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers:

Indications and Techniques, Fifth Edition remains the reference of choice for radiation oncologists. Timely updates include an increased use of full-color images and significantly more digital content, bring- ing you fully up to date with state-of-the-art radiation oncology protocols. The first section covers general principles, practical aspects of external beam therapy, patient care guidelines, and more; the second sec- tion discusses site-specific indications and techniques. Numerous illustrated case examples make this resource an excellent day-to-day reference for both residents and practitioners. FEATURES ▶ ▶ Presents radiation oncology protocols currently used at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, including new, up-to-date material on ARC therapy, IMPT (proton therapy), and IMRT. ▶ ▶ Contains new digital content, including additional case details, normal anatomy, mini-atlases of normal tissue and cranial nerves, older content useful to international practitioners, and additional clinical photos of treatment set-up. ▶ ▶ Features new full-color images throughout, updated suggested readings, new titles on case studies for quick reference, and text summaries of tables. ▶ ▶ Includes a new “bridge” chapter between general concepts and site-specific chapters. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: ▶ ▶ The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time—providing a seamless reading experience online or offline ▶ ▶ Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks ▶ ▶ Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design ▶ ▶ The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in November, 2011. (ISBN: 978-1-60831-686-1)

Hardbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-4589-9 / (US$184.99 / £140.00 / €166.00) Worldwide Approx. 480 pp. / Approx. 615 Illus. / Approx. 181 2-Color Illus. / Approx. 100 Tables / 8.375 x 10.875 / August 2017

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