Hazards of Radiotherapy in Pediatric Oncology

Hazards of Radiotherapy in Pediatric Oncology is the reference of choice for all doctors and researchers dealing with oncologic patients. It is well-written up-to-date Concise easy to use and authoritative that is a very useful reference to have in one's library. This text focuses on the early and late effect of cancer treatment especially radiotherapy. Each chapter is organized in a way that reflects the clinical approach to patients and the results of multiple researches. Features: - Include two chapters: Radiation Therapy and Radiation Effects. - Chapter one: Radiation therapy covering the mechanism of radiation and type of radiotherapy. - Chapter two: include two parts the Early and Late Effects of Radiotherapy which is organized by organ system to present disorders in the context of the system they affect. - Incorporates tables and figures that summarize and highlight key clinical information. - All chapters are thoroughly updated to reflect new medical findings as a side effect of radiotherapy and the factors affecting them from many research centers and up-to date references.