Pediatric Radiation Oncology

Established since 1986 as the definitive reference on use of radiation therapy for childhood cancer, "Pediatric Radiation Oncology" is now in its thoroughly revised and updated Fifth Edition. The book reviews all significant recent clinical trials and provides increased coverage of international and Third World issues.

Although there are a number of general medical and radiation oncology books, Pediatric Radiation Oncology was the first complete, definitive reference devoted specifically to the use of radiation therapy for treatment of childhood cancer. First published in 1986, this book has become the definitive book in the field. It is generally felt that in order to pass the paediatric section of the American Board of Radiology, this book must be read. Each chapter is devoted to a specific tumour type and can be read in one sitting. Tumours are discussed in terms of background information, diagnostic and staging studies, treatment strategy, and when and how to employ radiation therapy. Although chapters do reflect various management options where they exist, a recommendation by the author as to the best course of treatment is ultimately given

1: The Cancer Problem in Children Edward C. Halperin 2: Leukemias in Children Larry E. Kun 3: Supratentorial Brain Tumors Larry E. Kun, Shannon McDonald, and Nancy Tarbell 4: Tumors of the Posterior Fossa and Spinal Canal Larry E. Kun, Shannon McDonald, and Nancy Tarbell 5: Retinoblastoma James Fontanesi, Jeffery Taub, John P. Kirkpatrick, and Edward C. Halperin 6: Neuroblastoma Katherine K. Matthay, Daphne Haas-Kogan, and Louis S. Constine 7: Hodgkin Lymphoma Stephanie Terazakis, Melissa M. Hudson, and Louis S. Constine 8: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Mary Huang, Nancy J. Tarbell, and Howard J. Weinstein 9: Ewing Sarcoma Karen J. Marcus, Torunn Yock, and Nancy J. Tarbell 10: Osteosarcoma, Chordoma and Chondrosarcoma Shiayo Y. Woo and Edward C. Halperin 11: Rhabdomyosarcoma Shannon M. MacDonald, Alison M. Friedman, Nancy J. Tarbell, and Louis S. Constine 12: Soft Tissue Sarcomas Other than Rhabdomyosarcoma; Desmoid Tumor Kenneth B. Roberts and Edward C. Halperin 13: Wilms' Tumor John A. Kalapurakal and Edward C. Halperin 14: Liver Tumors in Children Bow-Wen Chen, Stella Y. Tsai, Skye H. Cheng, and Andrew T. Huang 15: Germ and Stromal Cell Tumors of the Gonads and Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors Christian Carrie and Edward C. Halperin 16: Endocrine, Aerodigestive Tract, and Breast Tumors L. Claude and C. Nozieres 17: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Edward C. Halperin 18: Hemangioma, Lymphangioma, and Skin Cancer Edward C. Halperin, L. Claude, and John P. Kirkpatrick 19: Late Effects of Cancer Treatment Debra L. Friedman and Louis S. Constine 20: Secondary Primary Cancers Smita Bhatia and Louis S. Constine 21: Anesthesia for External Beam Radiotherapy Scott R. Schulman, Heather J. Frederick, and Edward C. Halperin 22: Stabilization and Immobilization Devices Kim Light and Edward C. Halperin 23: Cancer Pain Management in Children Pesach Schvartzman 24: Blood Count Depression in the Child with Cancer Myriam Ben-Arush 25: Nutritional Problems in the Child with Cancer Jerry Stein 26: Psychosocial Aspects of Radiotherapy for the Child and Family with Cancer Shulamith Kreitler, Myriam Ben-Arush, Elena Kriboy, Hana Golan, Michal Kreitler, and Amos Toren