书目名称 | Functional Preservation and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Radiotherapy |
编辑 | P. M. Harari,N. P. Connor,C. Grau |
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概述 | Is unique in focusing specifically on functional preservation and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer treated by radiotherapy.The use of short chapters and key point tables enables b |
丛书名称 | Medical Radiology |
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描述 | The emphasis on cancer management in the past was based primarily on control rates from multidisciplinary input in management. There has always been a recognition that one would like to achieve the best result with the least complication, but never has there been any major emphasis on evidence-based outcome studies, nor on functional preservation and quality of life. The authors of this book have dealt very effectively with the various tumor types in head and neck cancer with the experts in the ? eld of management. The contents range from epidemiology and treatment outcome, treatment techniques with the potential impact on the quality of life such as dysphagia, to the various options relative to high technology radiation therapy programs for mana- ment. The potential for improving form and function through surgical care as an integrated part of the program is dealt with very effectively as well as the potentials for chemotherapy and the use of targeted agents have on quality of life issues. The volume also addresses toxicity, quality of life, and techniques for prevention of adverse effects, as well as the potentials for rehabilitation and supportive care. The authors have clearly |
出版日期 | Book 2009 |
关键词 | Head and Neck Cancer; Quality of Life; Radiotherapy; Tumor; carcinoma; computed tomography (CT); positron |
版次 | 1 |
doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73232-7 |
isbn_softcover | 978-3-642-09228-2 |
isbn_ebook | 978-3-540-73232-7Series ISSN 0942-5373 Series E-ISSN 2197-4187 |
issn_series | 0942-5373 |
copyright | Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2009 |