Download or read book The role of radiation therapy in the management of primary thymic epithelial neoplasms written by Candice Johnstone and published by OAE Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2022-09-19 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Therapeutic radiation plays an important role in the management of thymoma and thymic carcinoma. These two tumor types differ substantially in their aggressiveness and prognosis. The most pressing issue in radiotherapy is which thymoma and thymic carcinoma patients need radiation. Given that these are rare cancers, few randomized trials have been published. Controversy remains regarding which patients benefit from adjuvant radiation therapy. Existing literature spans patients treated over nearly 50 years, during which time radiation therapy has evolved from rudimentary 2-dimensional based planning to conformal 3-dimensional planning to yet more conformal dose painting techniques such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy and proton therapy. If the effect of radiation is small and the natural history of a disease long, as is the case for stage I favorable histology thymoma, then differences in techniques and toxicities may have as much of an impact as whether radiation was given or not.

Download or read book Thymic Tumors written by Roger Sarrazin and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Radiation Oncology Study Guide written by Celine Bicquart Ord and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-21 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radiation Oncology Study Guide is a comprehensive study aid for radiation oncology residents preparing for the American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology Initial Certification board exam. Presenting the fundamental principles of radiation oncology, the book covers the most salient and commonly tested facts on the exam. Organized by specific disease sites, each chapter presents a series of questions and answers that present clinical features, staging, principles of treatment, and evidence-based studies that guide treatment recommendations, with an emphasis on radiotherapy studies. The book offers over 1,000 multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and rationales.

Download or read book Radiation Oncology written by Jiade J. Lu and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-11-23 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radiation Oncology: An Evidence-Based Approach (ROEBA) is a reference book designed to enable radiation oncologists, including those in training, to make diagnostic and treatment decisions on the basis of the best available scientific evidence. Ease of use is ensured by a structured, reader-friendly format that offers rapid access to evidence-based recommendations. ROEBA’s orientation is entirely practical, in that the focus is solely on diagnostic/staging and treatment issues. Detailed diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines are provided for multidisciplinary cancer management as well as radiation therapy techniques. The evidence underlying each recommendation is clearly and concisely explained, and the strength of the recommendations and evidence is systemically graded. Furthermore, diagnostic and treatment algorithms are provided for the commonly diagnosed cancers. This ground-breaking text on radiation oncology is an essential tool for physicians in their daily clinical practice.

Download or read book Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy written by S. Webb and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical conformal radiotherapy is the holy grail of radiation treatment and is now becoming a reality through the combined efforts of physical scientists and engineers, who have improved the physical basis of radiotherapy, and the interest and concern of imaginative radiotherapists and radiographers. Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy de

Download or read book Tumors of the Thymus written by Juan Rosai and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Thymus Gland Pathology written by Corrado Lavini and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-05-08 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thymus is a gland that over the last two centuries has generated great awareness not only from the anatomical perspective but also for the physiological and pat- logical roles it plays in many disease processes. Prior to the early studies on its th anatomy and physiology in the 18 century, the thymus was believed to perform - usual and curious functions such as purification of the nervous system, providing a protective cushion for the vasculature of the superior mediastinum, fetal nouri- ment, or more spiritual roles such as being the seat of the soul, among others. D- th ing the 19 century important anatomical/physiological studies took place focusing on the role of the thymus in pathological conditions. However, it was not until the th middle of the 19 century that a more comprehensive analysis of the role of the thymic gland and its role in pathogenesis began to emerge. Currently, while the knowledge gained on the diverse aspects of the thymic gland has furthered our understanding of its role in a gamut of processes, more knowledge is still being sought, and by no means is a full understanding of the gland’s physi- ogy and pathology complete. Different aspects, including its purported endocrine function, its association with other autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematosus, among others, are under evaluation and research.

Download or read book Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy written by Simon S. Lo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an important innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists.

Download or read book Histological Typing of Tumours of the Thymus written by Juan Rosai and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classification represents a project aimed at bringing together the variety of ways thymic epithelial neoplasms have been classified. It focuses on their growth characteristics, and cytoarchitectural features . The classification, though restricted to the thymic region rather than the mediastinum in general, also covers neuroendocrine, germ cell, lymphoid, and stromal tumours, as well as tumour-like lesions and the neck tumours of thymic or related branchial pouch derivation.

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Download or read book Diagnostic Pathology Thoracic E Book written by Saul Suster and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Pathology series, this updated volume is a visually stunning, easy-to-use reference covering all aspects of thoracic pathology. Outstanding images make this an invaluable diagnostic aid for every practicing pathologist, resident, or fellow. This second edition incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, histological, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Unsurpassed visual coverage, with carefully annotated gross pathology, histopathology, special stains, and correlative radiologic images that provide clinically and diagnostically important information. Designed to help you identify crucial elements of each diagnosis along with associated differential diagnoses and pitfalls to more quickly resolve problems during routine sign out of cases. Time-saving reference features include bulleted text, a variety of test data tables, key facts in each chapter, annotated images, and an extensive index. Thoroughly updated content throughout, reflecting new WHO classifications of adenocarcinoma of the lung and a proliferation of molecular markers. New coverage of targeted therapies in molecular testing that determine why, when, and where these precisely classified lung cancers are found and their biologic behavior.

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Download or read book Who Classification of Tumours of the Lung Pleura Thymus and Heart written by International Agency for Research on Cancer and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHO Classification of Tumours of the Lung, Pleura, Thymus and Heart is the seventh volume in the Fourth Edition of the WHO series on histological and genetic typing of human tumors. This authoritative, concise reference book provides an international standard for oncologists and pathologists and will serve as an indispensable guide for use in the design of studies monitoring response to therapy and clinical outcome.

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Download or read book Diagnostic Thoracic Pathology written by Annikka Weissferdt and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-06 with total page 1142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the wide subject of pathological processes that can affect the lung, pleura and mediastinum. It is meant to offer the practicing surgical pathologist as well pathologists in training a practical approach to the diagnosis of the many entities that can be found in the thoracic cavity. The current work covers the whole range of neoplastic and non-neoplastic thoracic pathology subdivided by anatomic site and arranged by family of tumors for neoplastic disease and by etiology or affected structure for non-neoplastic disease. The emphasis of this book lies on a morphological approach to the diagnosis of thoracic pathology, and is supported by information about ancillary techniques and inclusion of generous photomicrographs, tables and illustrations. Diagnostic Thoracic Pathology aims to enhance the interest of the reader in the subject of thoracic pathology and most of all assist surgical pathologists in their daily practice.

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