Radiation oncology

About this book

Organized by site, this book covers in detail all the sites and cancer types currently treated with radiotherapy. Detailed questions, organized in a "flash-card" format are included on the natural history, epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, treatment options and treatment-related side effects for each cancer type. Written in joint collaboration by residents and staff radiation oncologists at the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, the book contains more than 900 questions addressing the full gamut of the science and art of radiation oncology today. "Radiation Oncology Self- Assessment Guide" will feature: comprehensive coverage of radiation oncology; "Flash card" format that facilitates recall of key data, treatment assessment and patient management, and important original studies; and, all covered in the question sets.