Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology Editorial Review:
This handbook serves as a portable reference that utilizes evidence-based medicine as the basis for practical treatment recommendations and guidelines. Organized by body site, concise clinical chapters provide easy access to critical information. Important "pearls" of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation are highlighted. Key facets of the work-up are listed, followed by staging and/or risk classification systems. Treatment recommendations are discussed based on stage, histology, and/or risk classification. Brief summaries of key trials and studies provide rationale for the recommendations. Practical guidelines for radiation techniques are described. Finally, complications and follow-up guidelines are outlined. Appendices are included as well to allow quick reference to information on performance status scales, radionucleotides used in brachytherapy, radiation safety, tumor markers, immunophenotyping and cytogenetics, and commonly prescribed drugs.
Customer Reviews: Comprehensive, concise, but not in depth This is very useful pocket handbook for just about every radiation oncology trainee out there. It clearly presents management recommendations for everyday malignancies, and then follows that up with a three to four line summary of each of the pivotal papers. Its only weakness is a lack of critical appraisal of the evidence it cites, but then again, if you only rely on this handbook and don't read the evidence yourself, you're not studying properly for your exams!
An excellent basis for structuring your study notes around, and for use in everyday clinical practice. Thoroughly recommended.
Right to the bone. In this book you can find all the information you need in just few minutes. The size is very portable and there are all the important references to go deep in every theme.
A well written book for meds students and residents A good book to start with in an overwhelming field of radiation oncology. Most, if not all, of the important radiation-related clinical trials are included. Can't replace a classic textbook, but very high yield.
MUST HAVE This book is fantastic...concise, easy to carry around, and has tons of pearls, and pertinent studies that you need to know. I wish I had it at the beginning of residency....but better late than never! Kudos!!!
The 99% fat-free guide to radiation oncology The Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology is a must-have for residents and trainees in radiation oncology. Written almost entirely in note form, the authors present the absolute essentials for patient management - from initial history and examination through to follow-up.
Brief refreshers of anatomy and pathology are intelligently included where relevant. Stage-by-stage treatment recommendations are clearly drawn from concise summaries of relevant landmark publications. Practical hints for treatment planning are included along with handy guides to dose constraints and potential toxicities.
The Handbok does not replace the more detailed commentary of a full Radiation Oncology text, but is an invaluable summary of key points.
Highly recommended.
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