Head and Neck Tumor Radiotherapy

Author: Hu Likuan
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: This book consists of 30 chapters, actually divided into two parts: Basic and Clinical. The Basic part includes molecular biology of head and neck tumors, clinical radiation physics, clinical radiation biology, and radiation therapy techniques, among others. The Clinical part focuses on introducing the anatomical features, lymphatic drainage pathways, clinical manifestations, diagnostic key points, staging, indications for radiotherapy, and efficacy and prognosis of head and neck tumors, while also outlining the future direction of treatment for these tumors. This book references the latest domestic and international literature on the treatment of head and neck tumors and combines the author's recent experience in tumor radiation therapy. It also provides necessary introductions to the chemotherapy and biological therapy of head and neck tumors. This book is not only an important theoretical work but also practical and operational. It serves as a key reference for radiation oncology professionals and is also suitable for medical students, healthcare professionals, and primary care physicians to study and use.
There are 30 chapters in total, actually divided into two parts: the former discusses the molecular biology of head and neck tumors, clinical radiation physics, clinical radiation biology, and radiation therapy techniques, among others; the latter focuses on introducing the anatomical features, lymphatic drainage pathways, clinical manifestations, diagnostic key points, indications for radiotherapy, and efficacy and prognosis of head and neck tumors.