Acute side effects of radiation therapy - guide to management

By:

Sourati, Ainaz

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Publication details: Switzerland : Springer International, 2017ISBN:

3319559494
9783319559490

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Contents:

Radiation dermatitis; Hair loss; Radiation brain injury; Radiation orbital toxicity; Ear toxicity; Oral mucXerostomia; Loss of taste; Laryngeal edema; Radiation pneumonitis; Pericarditis; Esophagitis; Radiation gastritis; Radiation-induced liver disease; Enteritis; Radiation cystitis; Radiation proctitis; Fatigue; Hematological side effects; Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting; Index

Summary: This book provides clear guidance on how to manage a wide range of side effects frequently encountered when treating patients with radiation therapy. For each potential side effect, incidence, mechanism, symptoms, and grading are carefully described. All aspects of management are addressed, drawing on the latest available evidence and highlighting key details of importance in clinical routine.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Shelves	QZ 267 SOU (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		0000007156

This book provides clear guidance on how to manage a wide range of side effects frequently encountered when treating patients with radiation therapy. For each potential side effect, incidence, mechanism, symptoms, and grading are carefully described. All aspects of management are addressed, drawing on the latest available evidence and highlighting key details of importance in clinical routine.

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