Alternate Fractionation in Radiotherapy

Describes alternate fractionation strategies using an evidence-based approach

Enhances patient care through precise dosing and targeting

Delivers reductions in regimen toxicity, treatment time, and cost

Written by leading international experts

Describes alternate fractionation strategies using an evidence-based approach Enhances patient care through precise dosing and targeting Delivers reductions in regimen toxicity, treatment time, and cost Written by leading international experts

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Dedication.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Historical Development of Alternate Fractionation Schema.- 3 Radiobiology of Alternate Fractionation.- 4 Technological advances enabling Alternate Fractionation.- a Beam delivery.- b Imaging Technology.- c Treatment Planning.- 5 Workflow and Quality Assurance in Alternate Fractionation.- 6 The Future of Alternate Fractionation.- Part I DISEASE SITE SPECIFIC TOPICS.- 7 Central Nervous System Cancer.- 8 Head and Neck Cancer.- 9 Breast Cancer.- 10 Lung Cancer.- 11 Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: Esophagus and Stomach.- 12 Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: Hepatobiliary and Pancreas.- 13 Lower Gastrointestinal Cancer.- 14 Genitourinary Cancer.- 15 Gynecologic Cancer.- 16 Skin Cancer and Melanoma.- 17 Sarcoma.- 18 Lymphoma and Non-Solid Tumors.- 19 Benign Disease.- 20 Index.