Target volume delineation for conformal and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (Springer International Publishing AG)

This reference book is designed to provide radiation oncologists with up-to-date knowledge on tumor volume delineation for intensity-modulated radiation therapy and radiation field setup in conformal/conventional radiation therapy. The format is practical, assisting use aby clinicians; however, the book goes beyond offering guidance on selection and delineation of tumor volumes/fields. Importantly, it explains the underlying rationale for the described methods of clinical target volume delineation. Each chapter is devoted to target volume delineation for a particular type of tumor, and the full range of commonly encountered tumor entities is covered. The book is best utilized in conjunction with its companion volume, Target Volume Delineation and Field Setup A practical guide for conformal and intensity-modulated radiation therapy, which is a handbook that describes only how to delineate tumor volumes, without further explanation of why delineation is carried out in this way.