Radiotherapy
Ruth Dunleavey
Abstract
Ruth Dunleavey
Abstract
This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction The great debate: surgery versus radiotherapy Surgery plus adjuvant radiotherapy How does radiotherapy work? Methods of radiotherapy administration Radiotherapy simulation and planning Radiotherapy treatment factors Optimising radiotherapy treatment Treatment-related toxicities Acute radiotherapy toxicities Late radiotherapy toxicities Second malignancies Radiotherapy and quality of life Conclusion Frequently asked questions Resources References
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This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction The great debate: surgery versus radiotherapy Surgery plus adjuvant radiotherapy How does radiotherapy work? Methods of radiotherapy administration Radiotherapy simulation and planning Radiotherapy treatment factors Optimising radiotherapy treatment Treatment-related toxicities Acute radiotherapy toxicities Late radiotherapy toxicities Second malignancies Radiotherapy and quality of life Conclusion Frequently asked questions Resources References
Key concepts: Radiation therapy, Medicine, Adjuvant radiotherapy, Surgery