Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology

The Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology is a focused pocket-sized handbook designed for Radiation Oncology trainees and residents, to serve as an up-to-date, quick resource to lead them through all of the standard steps to plan and deliver radiotherapy for all major malignancies. The goal of the Handbook is to provide evidence-based information but also to be reflective of the knowledge gained through experience in practice.
All chapters represent a joint collaboration between residents and staff radiation oncologists, in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. Throughout the Handbook, the focus is on a series of steps to follow in order to successfully complete effective radiotherapy planning. Sections are organized by body site or system, whichever proved best for consistency in presenting the general principles of planning. Also included are specialized topics such as palliative therapy and pediatrics. After a discussion of general planning requirements, each specific subsite within a given section then provides more specific details on approaches to radiotherapy planning.

Illustrated throughout with over 200 images, the Handbook will be a valuable tool for every Radiation Oncology practitioner or trainee.

Features of the Handbook of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology include

A focus on a consistent, step by step approach to radiotherapy planning
Content is present in a bulleted format for ease of review
The text is extensively supported by color images
The Handbook is pocket-sized for portability
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Contents
1. General Physics Principles, Andrew Vassil, Nicole Pavelecky, Anthony Magnelli, and Gregory Videtic, 2. Tools for Simulation and Treatment, Andrew Vassil and Gregory Videtic, 3. Central Nervous System Radiotherapy, Abigail Stockham, John Suh, and Samuel Chao, 4. Head and Neck Radiotherapy, Shlomo Koyfman, John Greskovich, and Jerrold Saxton, 5. Breast Radiotherapy, Andrew Vassil and Rahul Tendulkar, 6. Thoracic Radiotherapy, Grant Hunter and Gregory Videtic, 7. Gastrointestinal (Nonesophageal) Radiotherapy, Michael Burdick and Kevin Stephans, 8. Genitourinary Radiotherapy, Mohammad Khan, Rahul Tendulkar, Kevin Stephans, and Jay Ciezki, 9. Gynecologic Radiotherapy, Susan Guo and Justin Juliano, 10. Lymphoma and Myeloma Radiotherapy, Lawrence Sheplan and Roger Macklis, 11. Soft Tissue Sarcoma Radiotherapy, Grant Hunter, Andrew Vassil, Abigail Stockham, Sam Chao, and Gregory Videtic, 12. Pediatric Radiotherapy, Erin Murphy, Lawrence Sheplan, and Samuel Chao, 13. Palliative Radiotherapy, Andrew Vassil and Gregory Videtic
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About the Editors
Gregory Videtic, MD, CM, FRCPC
Gregory M.M. Videtic is Residency Program Director, and Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Andrew Vassil, MD

Andrew D. Vassil is Resident Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation.