Radiation Therapy Treatment Effects, 2nd Edition remains the essential, evidence-based guide for recognizing, preventing, and managing both common and rare toxicities associated with radiation therapy. Organized by anatomic region, from the central nervous system to the skin and extremities, this practical handbook offers a comprehensive review of acute and chronic radiation effects, providing clinicians with clear, evidence-based recommendations for management.
This fully updated edition introduces new chapters on the biological basis of radiation therapy side effects, managing toxicities from radiopharmaceuticals, and addressing common side effects of concurrent chemotherapy. Expanded coverage includes critical topics such as radiation toxicity in pediatric patients, systemic effects of radiation, radioprotection strategies, and approaches to mitigating the risk of radiation-induced secondary cancers. Additionally, this edition explores survivorship challenges, offering guidance on maximizing patient wellness after radiation therapy.
Designed for quick reference, this trusted resource is indispensable for physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses in oncology specialties and primary care settings treating cancer survivors. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.
Key Features
Provides expert-driven management recommendations, clinical best practices, and key takeaways.
Introduces engaging case vignettes highlighting clinical decision making.
Includes reference tables summarizing radiation effects, prevention strategies, and treatment approaches for quick review.
Presents multidisciplinary perspectives from radiation oncology, medical oncology, nursing, and integrative oncology, with a strong emphasis on care coordination.
Contributors
Preface
1. Biological Basis of Radiation Therapy Side Effects by Santwana K C, Eun
Joo Chung, Heesu Ahn, and Deborah Citrin
2. Radioprotection for Radiation Therapy by Navid Fallahi, Noah S. Kalman,
Sherry Zhao, Mitchell S. Anscher, and Alfredo I. Urdaneta
3. Radiation Therapy Effects on the Central Nervous System by David J. Lee,
Gregory J. Kubicek and Eric A. Mellon
4. Radiation Therapy Effects in Head and Neck Cancer by Sue S. Yom, Joyce
Tang, Greta Macaire, and Jason Chan
5. Radiation Therapy Effects on the Thorax by Sonia Adamson, Casey Copeland,
and Alyssa Ruane
6. Radiation Therapy Effects in Breast Cancer by Sabrina Prime, D. Hunter
Boggs, Imran Zoberi and Jennifer De Los Santos
7. Radiation Therapy Effects on the Abdomen by John Cuaron and Abraham Wu
8. Radiation Therapy Effects on the Pelvis by Himanshu Nagar
9. Radiation Therapy Effects on Skin and Extremities by Michael E. Confer
10. Managing Toxicities of Targeted Radioligand Therapy: Guiding Principles
for Current and Future Practice by Nat P. Lenzo
11. Radiation Toxicity Management in Children by Melanie L. Rose and Torunn
I. Yock
11. Systemic Effects of Radiation Therapy by Monica Krishnan and Ron Shiloh
12. Managing Side Effects of Chemotherapy by Angela M. Grove, Jon Shaffer,
Xiaojin Song, and Mark A. Socinski
13. Risk and Prevention of Radiation-Induced Cancers by Daniel B. Rosen and
Sophia C. Kamran
14. Cancer Survivorship: Approaches and Challenges by Sophia K. Smith
15. Maximizing the Health and Wellness of Cancer Survivors: Integrative
Medicine Perspective by Sahana Rajasekhara, Steven Yoo, Sandy Bolis, and Lora
M.A. Thompson
Index
Bridget F. Koontz, MD FASTRO, Medical Director, Radiation Oncology Services Florida Divisions, AdventHealth Cancer Institute, Orlando, Florida
