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| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Evidence based practice in Neuro-oncology Supriya Mallick, Prashanth Giridhar, Goura K. Rath, 2022-07-26 This book provides evidence-based management in neuro-oncology covering all aspects such as pathology, radiology, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.The field of neuro-oncology is rapidly evolving and new evidence is coming out every day towards the optimal management of brain tumors. This necessitates a requirement of a complete guide that shall provide an evidence-based and personalized approach towards dealing with patients. This book also covers recent advances in personalized treatment formed through the relevant basis of anatomy, imaging, radiology, surgical, radiation and systemic treatment of brain and spinal tumors. In addition it also covers the , practical aspects of the planning of the Gamma knife and other radio surgical aspects. The book shall provide valuable assistance to practicing neuro-oncologists to practice better evidence-based personalized medicine. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Meningiomas Joung H. Lee, 2008-12-11 The overall incidence of meningiomas, particularly in the developed countries, is rising due to a growing size of the aging population, with people living longer and enjoying healthier lives than ever before. Additionally, an increased utilization of imaging studies such as computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) for routine evaluation of closed head injuries, paranasal sinus problems and various non-specific neurological symptoms, ranging from headaches to dizziness, has contributed to enhanced detection of incidental meningiomas. The book contains the most up-to-date information in all matters related to meningiomas, and is written by multiple contributors - internationally recognized experts in their respective fields from Asia, USA and Europe. This is an essential reference guide to neurosurgeons and neurologists (in training and in practice), as well as medical libraries, throughout the world. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Anterior Skull Base Tumors P. Nicolai, P.J. Bradley, 2020-07-30 In recent years, interest in the management of anterior skull base tumors has been fostered by the introduction and subsequent rapid expansion of indications of transnasal endoscopic techniques. In parallel, extraordinary progress has been made in all the other disciplines which are involved in the complex process of managing anterior skull base tumors, leading to substantial improvements in diagnosis and treatment. The anterior skull base can be involved in a large variety of tumors of a varying nature and histology, which in the majority of cases originate from adjacent anatomic sites. In fact, primary lesions of the anterior skull base mainly include osteoma and other tumors originating from bone and cartilage. Tumors involving the anterior skull base have their origin prevalently in the sinonasal tract, but lesions developing on the intracranial site, such as meningiomas, may also extend caudally to encroach upon this area. All these lesions are rare, which means that the pertinent literature does not include prospective studies or treatment guidelines based on a high level of evidence. In view of the extreme histological variability of lesions involving the anterior skull base, much emphasis has been placed on addressing the different nuances of treatment in relation to histology, especially for malignant tumors. The chapters focusing on surgery provide divergent views on selection criteria for a specific surgical technique, which is the aim of this publication. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Simon S. Lo, Bin S. Teh, Jiade J. Lu, Tracey E. Schefter, 2012-08-28 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. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Meningiomas Jennifer Moliterno, Antonio Omuro, 2020-12-18 This book provides a comprehensive overview of the multidisciplinary management of meningiomas, followed by evaluation and management considerations along a spectrum of benign to more malignant behavior. It outlines the management of presumed Grade 1 tumors and how to identify features of tumors radiographically and clinically that may support a benign course rather than aggressive and vice versa. Following a stepwise progression from simple to complex, chapters introduce and tackle more aggressive meningiomas and tumor recurrence (of all Grades), with paradigms for evaluation and treatment. Tumor biology and genomics are fundamental and largely focused in the book. More recent findings which have directed personalized medicine and clinical trials are also addressed. Meningiomas: Comprehensive Strategies for Management addresses all aspects of the evaluation and care of patients with all WHO grades of meningiomas. It is highly informative and provides clarity for a wide audience of neurosurgeons, reconstructive surgeons, oncologists, neurologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, residents and students who treat these patients and those who are training for a career in managing patients with these potentially challenging tumors. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Jeremy David Page Hoisak, Adam Brent Paxton, Benjamin James Waghorn, Todd Pawlicki, 2020-02-13 Surface Guided Radiation Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of optical surface image guidance systems for radiation therapy. It serves as an introductory teaching resource for students and trainees, and a valuable reference for medical physicists, physicians, radiation therapists, and administrators who wish to incorporate surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT) into their clinical practice. This is the first book dedicated to the principles and practice of SGRT, featuring: Chapters authored by an internationally represented list of physicists, radiation oncologists and therapists, edited by pioneers and experts in SGRT Covering the evolution of localization systems and their role in quality and safety, current SGRT systems, practical guides to commissioning and quality assurance, clinical applications by anatomic site, and emerging topics including skin mark-less setups. Several dedicated chapters on SGRT for intracranial radiosurgery and breast, covering technical aspects, risk assessment and outcomes. Jeremy Hoisak, PhD, DABR is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Hoisak’s clinical expertise includes radiosurgery and respiratory motion management. Adam Paxton, PhD, DABR is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah. Dr. Paxton’s clinical expertise includes patient safety, motion management, radiosurgery, and proton therapy. Benjamin Waghorn, PhD, DABR is the Director of Clinical Physics at Vision RT. Dr. Waghorn’s research interests include intensity modulated radiation therapy, motion management, and surface image guidance systems. Todd Pawlicki, PhD, DABR, FAAPM, FASTRO, is Professor and Vice-Chair for Medical Physics in the Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Pawlicki has published extensively on quality and safety in radiation therapy. He has served on the Board of Directors for the American Society for Radiology Oncology (ASTRO) and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Adult CNS Radiation Oncology Eric L. Chang, Paul D. Brown, Simon S. Lo, Arjun Sahgal, John H. Suh, 2018-07-27 This book elucidates the radiation therapy protocols and procedures for the management of adult patients presenting with primary benign and malignant central nervous system tumors. With the development of new treatment strategies and rapid advancement of radiation technology, it is crucial for radiation oncologists to maintain and refine their knowledge and skills. Dedicated exclusively to adult CNS radiation oncology, this textbook explores CNS tumors ranging from the common to the esoteric as well as secondary cancers of metastatic origin. The first half of the book is organized anatomically: tumors of the brain, spinal cord, leptomeninges, optic pathway, ocular choroid, and skull base. The second half covers primary CNS lymphoma, rare CNS tumors, metastatic brain disease, vascular conditions of the CNS, radiation-associated complications, and radiation modalities. Each chapter provides guidance on treatment field design, target delineation, and normal critical structure tolerance constraints in the context of the disease being treated. Learning objectives, case studies, and Maintenance of Certification Self-Assessment Continuing Medical Education-style questions and answers are incorporated throughout the book. This is an ideal guide for radiation oncologists, residents, and fellows, but medical students may also find value in the text. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Lawrence S. Chin, William F. Regine, 2015-01-05 Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Second Edition serves as the definitive reference textbook for SRS practitioners. It provides a theoretical basis for the use of therapeutic radiation including imaging techniques and radiobiology. The bulk of the textbook contains chapters that are comprehensive in scope on all diseases that are treated by SRS. Lastly, it addresses administrative and technical aspects of running an SRS unit. Each chapter provides an expansive treatment of the subject, with emphasis placed on the technical aspects of SRS so that practitioners in this field can use it as a daily reference. Written by noted experts in the field, Principles and Practice of Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Second Edition is the only reference needed for neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and medical physicists at all levels of training and practice who are interested in SRS. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Atlas of Sellar and Parasellar Lesions Gabriel Zada, M. Beatriz S. Lopes, Srinivasan Mukundan Jr., Edward R. Laws Jr., 2015-10-27 This book presents, in a stepwise and interactive fashion, approximately 75 cases that reflect the wide spectrum of pathology encountered in this region. Each case description commences with a concise clinical scenario. High-quality radiologic, laboratory, and histopathologic images depicting the differentiating features of the lesion subtype in question are then presented, and key operative and clinical management pearls are briefly reviewed. The interdisciplinary nature of this easy-to-use color atlas and textbook reflects the fact that the management of patients with sellar and parasellar lesions is itself often interdisciplinary. The format is unique in that no similar interdisciplinary book is available on lesions of this region of the brain. Atlas of Sellar and Parasellar Lesions: Clinical, Imaging, and Pathologic Correlations is of great value for practitioners and trainees in a range of medical specialties, including radiology, neurology, endocriniology, pathology, oncology, radiation oncology, and neurosurgery. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Health Risks from Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation, National Research Council, 2006-03-23 This book is the seventh in a series of titles from the National Research Council that addresses the effects of exposure to low dose LET (Linear Energy Transfer) ionizing radiation and human health. Updating information previously presented in the 1990 publication, Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation: BEIR V, this book draws upon new data in both epidemiologic and experimental research. Ionizing radiation arises from both natural and man-made sources and at very high doses can produce damaging effects in human tissue that can be evident within days after exposure. However, it is the low-dose exposures that are the focus of this book. So-called “late” effects, such as cancer, are produced many years after the initial exposure. This book is among the first of its kind to include detailed risk estimates for cancer incidence in addition to cancer mortality. BEIR VII offers a full review of the available biological, biophysical, and epidemiological literature since the last BEIR report on the subject and develops the most up-to-date and comprehensive risk estimates for cancer and other health effects from exposure to low-level ionizing radiation. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy Hirohiko Tsujii, Tadashi Kamada, Toshiyuki Shirai, Koji Noda, Hiroshi Tsuji, Kumiko Karasawa, 2013-12-25 This book serves as a practical guide for the use of carbon ions in cancer radiotherapy. On the basis of clinical experience with more than 7,000 patients with various types of tumors treated over a period of nearly 20 years at the National Institute of Radiological Sciences, step-by-step procedures and technological development of this modality are highlighted. The book is divided into two sections, the first covering the underlying principles of physics and biology, and the second section is a systematic review by tumor site, concentrating on the role of therapeutic techniques and the pitfalls in treatment planning. Readers will learn of the superior outcomes obtained with carbon-ion therapy for various types of tumors in terms of local control and toxicities. It is essential to understand that the carbon-ion beam is like a two-edged sword: unless it is used properly, it can increase the risk of severe injury to critical organs. In early series of dose-escalation studies, some patients experienced serious adverse effects such as skin ulcers, pneumonitis, intestinal ulcers, and bone necrosis, for which salvage surgery or hospitalization was required. To preclude such detrimental results, the adequacy of therapeutic techniques and dose fractionations was carefully examined in each case. In this way, significant improvements in treatment results have been achieved and major toxicities are no longer observed. With that knowledge, experts in relevant fields expand upon techniques for treatment delivery at each anatomical site, covering indications and optimal treatment planning. With its practical focus, this book will benefit radiation oncologists, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and senior nurses whose work involves radiation therapy, as well as medical oncologists and others who are interested in radiation therapy. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Robotic Radiosurgery Richard Francis Mould, 2005 Covers a wide range of topics on robotic radiosurgery. General topics on robotic radiosurgery include: 9 chapters on history, physics, radiobiology and technology and 24 chapters on CNS, non-CNS and future applications in robotic radiosurgery. Includes 157 figures and 93 tables, |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Radiation Therapy Treatment Effects Bridget F. Koontz, 2017-09-28 Radiation Therapy Treatment Effects is a practical guide to common and uncommon toxicities which occur related to radiation therapy. Organized by anatomic region, from CNS to skin and extremities, it concisely and comprehensively reviews the symptoms, timing, preventative measures, and treatment of acute, delayed, and chronic radiation toxicities and provides evidence-based recommendations for management of both early and late effects. Other important chapters consist of topics such as radiation toxicity management in children, systemic effects of radiation therapy, radioprotection for radiation therapy, risk and prevention of radiation-induced cancers, challenges and approaches to cancer survivorship and how to maximize cancer patient wellness after radiation therapy. This evidence-based handbook of radiation therapy side effects, is an invaluable reference for the daily management of cancer patients and survivors. The topic coverage will assist physicians, APPs, and nurses practicing or training in radiation oncology, other oncology specialties, and primary care providers caring for cancer survivors. Key Features: Provides management recommendations and clinical pearls from topic experts Organized for quick reference by body area and toxicity Numerous tables consolidate important radiation effects for ease of reference Summarizes each known toxicity, its presentation, prevention, and management |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Antonio Meola, Steven D. Chang, 2020 The book is a practical guide for neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists willing to better understand the contemporary multimodal management of neurosurgical diseases including, but not limited to, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Since its invention 1950s, SRS has dramatically impacted the treatment and prognosis of several neurosurgical diseases such as brain and spine metastases, intracranial and spinal arteriovenous malformations, benign head and spine tumors, functional neurological diseases, etc. The book is formed by 35 chapters encompassing all aspects of SRS, from basic principles to the traditional and novel clinical applications. Each chapter points out the current evidence-based indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of SRS and other techniques that should be considered as an alternative or as a complement to SRS. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Handbook of Treatment Planning, 2nd Ed Gregory M. M. Videtic, Neil Woody, Andrew D. Vassil, 2014-08-14 This is a highly practical resource about the specific technical aspects of delivering radiation treatment. Pocket-sized and well organized for ease of use, the book is designed to lead radiation oncology trainees and residents step by step through the basics of radiotherapy planning and delivery for all major malignancies. This second edition retains the valued features of the first edition-comprehensive yet concise, practical, evidence-based-while incorporating recent advances in the field. This includes expanded and updated discussions of SBRT for prostate and GI tumors, intraoperative. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Roman Liščák, 2013 This publication aims to give comprehensive information on the methods of gamma knife radiosurgery and the results of treatment of the most frequent diagnoses using radiosurgery. A summarisation of existing knowledge and results obtained in gamma knife radiosurgery world-wide is based on experience with treatment of more than 13,500 patients over 20 years at Na Homolce Hospital, Prague. Besides detailing the basic data of Leksell gamma knife radiosurgery, this book also provides thorough technical description of former and existing gamma knife models, basic physics principles of gamma knife radiosurgery, calibration and quality assurance as well as standardised treatment procedures. The book is primarily intended for physicians, who, together with the patient decide on the most appropriate methods of treatment for each diagnosis. The publication can be also helpful to medical physicists who are involved in gamma knife radiosurgery and responsible for its calibration and quality assurance. Finally, it is also intended for patients who are looking for, if necessary, more comprehensive information on the radiosurgical treatment method for tumours and other brain disorders. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Clinical Radiation Oncology Leonard L. Gunderson, MD, MS, FASTRO, Joel E. Tepper, MD, 2015-08-26 Perfect for radiation oncology physicians and residents needing a multidisciplinary, treatment-focused resource, this updated edition continues to provide the latest knowledge in this consistently growing field. Not only will you broaden your understanding of the basic biology of disease processes, you'll also access updated treatment algorithms, information on techniques, and state-of-the-art modalities. The consistent and concise format provides just the right amount of information, making Clinical Radiation Oncology a welcome resource for use by the entire radiation oncology team. Content is templated and divided into three sections -- Scientific Foundations of Radiation Oncology, Techniques and Modalities, and Disease Sites - for quick access to information. Disease Sites chapters summarize the most important issues on the opening page and include a full-color format, liberal use of tables and figures, a closing section with a discussion of controversies and problems, and a treatment algorithm that reflects the treatment approach of the authors. Chapters have been edited for scientific accuracy, organization, format, and adequacy of outcome data (such as disease control, survival, and treatment tolerance). Allows you to examine the therapeutic management of specific disease sites based on single-modality and combined-modality approaches. Features an emphasis on providing workup and treatment algorithms for each major disease process, as well as the coverage of molecular biology and its relevance to individual diseases. Two new chapters provide an increased emphasis on stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body irradiation (SBRT). New Associate Editor, Dr. Andrea Ng, offers her unique perspectives to the Lymphoma and Hematologic Malignancies section. Key Points are summarized at the beginning of each disease-site chapter, mirroring the template headings and highlighting essential information and outcomes. Treatment algorithms and techniques, together with discussions of controversies and problems, reflect the treatment approaches employed by the authors. Disease Site Overviews allow each section editor to give a unique perspective on important issues, while online updates to Disease Site chapters ensure your knowledge is current. Disease Site chapters feature updated information on disease management and outcomes. Four videos accessible on Expert Consult include Intraoperative Irradiation, Prostate Brachytherapy, Penile Brachytherapy, and Ocular Melanoma. Thirty all-new anatomy drawings increase your visual understanding. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Microsurgical Anatomy and Surgery of the Central Skull Base Vinko V. Dolenc, 2012-12-06 The atlas covers the normal microsurgical anatomy of the central skull base as well as the pathological anatomy of the tumorous and vascular lesions of this region. The book gives a detailed description of the contemporary approaches to the individual pathologies in the central skull base which have evolved in the last 15 years. Complete or partial resection of the tumorous lesions, the exclusion of aneurysms and preservation of the patency of the internal carotid artery are given. A unique source of technical data and statistics that allows careful evaluation of the approaches to the region based on a precise understanding of the underlying anatomy. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology Matthew C. Ward, MD, Rahul D. Tendulkar, MD, Gregory M. M. Videtic, MD, CM, FRCPC, 2017-12-28 Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology is a comprehensive, user-friendly clinical review that summarizes up-to-date cancer care in an easy-to-read format. Each chapter is structured for straightforward navigability and information retention beginning with a “quick-hit” summary that contains an overview of each disease, its natural history, and general treatment options. Following each quick-hit are high-yield summaries covering epidemiology, risk factors, anatomy, pathology, genetics, screening, clinical presentation, workup, prognostic factors, staging, treatment paradigms, and medical management for each malignancy. Each treatment paradigm section describes the current standard of care for radiation therapy including indications, dose constraints, and side effects. Chapters conclude with an evidence-based question and answer section which summarizes practice-changing data to answer key information associated with radiation treatment outcomes. Flow diagrams and tables consolidate information throughout the book that all radiation oncologists and related practitioners will find extremely useful when approaching treatment planning and clinical care. Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology has been designed to replicate a house manual created and used by residents in training and is a one-stop resource for practicing radiation oncologists, related practitioners, and radiation oncology residents entering the field. Key Features: Offers digestible information as a learning guide for general practice Examines essential clinical questions which are answered with evidence-based data from important clinical studies Places clinical trials and data into historical context and points out relevance in current practice Provides quick reference tables on treatment options and patient selection, workup, and prognostic factors by disease site |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: LINAC and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Isabelle M. Germano, 2000 LINAC and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is the first book on radiosurgery which presents together both Gamma Knife and linear accelerator (LINAC) radiosurgical techniques for various pathologies. Divided into three sections, LINAC and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery addresses: The fundamentals of stereotactic radiosurgery, including historical perspectives, basic principles of radiation physics and biology, principles and techniques of Gamma Knife and LINAC radiosurgery,software and dose planning, fractionation, proton-beam radiation therapy, clinical and histological aspects of radionecrosis and informed consent issues The clinical applications and results of both Gamma Knife and LINAC radiosurgery for vascular malformations, brain metastases, primary brain tumors, meningiomas, schwannomas and pituitary tumors Work in progress: clinical applications for pain, epilepsy and movement disorders, and future directions and new frontiers in radiosurgery LINAC and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery provides the reader with the hands-on experience of neurosurgeons and a comprehensive description of radiosurgery. (Distributed by Thieme for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons) |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Gamma Knife Surgery Jeremy Ganz, 2012-12-06 This book attempts to combine many different threads into a comprehensible whole. Since the subject is the Gamma Knife and the author is a neurosurgeon, the field of clinical interest is restricted to intracranial pathology. The discipline of radiosurgery now applies to patients who may reasonably be referred by internists, neurologists, otolaryngologists, endocrinologists and several others. Some of the topics, touched upon, such as stereotaxy and the construction of a radio surgical instrument are unfamiliar to the majority of medical men. Other topics, such as those pertaining to the reactions between radiation and living tissue, are not exactly unfamiliar and yet, for most of us, they are not comfortable areas of expertise: in that we have some basic knowledge but not enough to draw conclusions and interpret. In particular, it is not easy to answer the very sensible questions that patients ask, when being considered for this particular form of treatment. The author has attempted to describe the basic relevant phenomenology in terms that should be readily understandable to a non-specialist physician. To do this, he has been heavily dependent on the expertise of a number of mathematically sophisticated collaborators, who have checked his manuscript. They are named in the acknowledgments section. The relevance of the different sections of this book will naturally be assessed differently, according to the experience and interest of the reader. To simplifY access to the information that is required, the book is divided into three main sections. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Brachytherapy Phillip M. Devlin, 2007 Written by the foremost experts in the field, this volume is a comprehensive text and practical reference on contemporary brachytherapy. The book provides detailed, site-specific information on applications and techniques of brachytherapy in the head and neck, central nervous system, breast, thorax, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary tract, as well as on gynecologic brachytherapy, low dose rate and high dose rate sarcoma brachytherapy, vascular brachytherapy, and pediatric applications. The book thoroughly describes and compares the four major techniques used in brachytherapy—intracavity, interstitial, surface-dose or mold therapy, and transluminal. Chapters detail particular techniques that are appropriate in specific clinical situations. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Intracranial Vascular Malformations Daniel L. Barrow, 1990 Designed to meet the evolving needs of the practising spinal surgeon, this modern and definitive volume adopts a regional and technique-specific approach to surgical spinal stabilisation and spinal implants. Appropriate specialists offer a thorough appraisal of the theory of design of implants (including design contraints), and optional surgical procedures available to the surgeon are fully reviewed. Full procedural descriptions are accompanied by numerous illustrations and detailed discussion of the complications which can arise during treatment is included. Medico-legal and ethical issues are also appraised. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Practical Essentials of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy K.S. Clifford Chao, 2013-10-18 The third edition of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy was written to enhance the reader’s understanding of the cutting-edge technology of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. It is designed to both update old readers and inform new readers about the complexities and details of clinical management. This completely updated edition provides a step-by-step, practical approach to the use of IMRT in the evaluation and treatment of cancer patients. Because of IMRT’s ability to employ individually controlled beamlets, it is an extremely promising technique, especially when paired with CT, PET, and/or MRI. With these improved procedures, doctors and clinicians will be able to take high resolution images of tumors while minimizing dosages to surrounding tissue. In order to focus on the most up to date IMRT techniques, the introductory chapters have been condensed to provide a brief overview of IMRT physics, mechanics and quality assurance, and also CT and MR imaging. To help assist in clinical decision-making it provides the reader with more than 700 full-color illustrations, IMRT tables and clear, straightforward descriptions that address a range of tumor types and sites including head and neck, urinary, and gynecologic cancers. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Image-Guided IMRT Thomas Bortfeld, Rupert Schmidt-Ullrich, Wilfried De Neve, David E. Wazer, 2006-05-28 Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), one of the most important developments in radiation oncology in the past 25 years, involves technology to deliver radiation to tumors in the right location, quantity and time. Unavoidable irradiation of surrounding normal tissues is distributed so as to preserve their function. The achievements and future directions in the field are grouped in the three sections of the book, each suitable for supporting a teaching course. Part 1 contains topical reviews of the basic principles of IMRT, part 2 describes advanced techniques such as image-guided and biologically based approaches, and part 3 focuses on investigation of IMRT to improve outcome at various cancer sites. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Neurooncology , 1979 |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Neuro-oncology Mark Bernstein, Mitchel S. Berger, 2008 The second edition of Neuro-Oncology: The Essentials presents a comprehensive, highly readable introduction to the fundamental science and core clinical concepts for successfully managing common problems in neuro-oncology. Tightly focused chapters provide up-to-date systematic coverage of biology, imaging, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and biological concepts. The book addresses specific tumor types in separate chapters, providing detailed discussion of background, incidence, clinical features, management, surgical approaches, recurrence, and outcomes. Highlights: Pearls, pitfalls, controversies, and special considerations in textboxes - ideal for rapidly reviewing key points More than 250 photographs and illustrations demonstrate important concepts This book is an invaluable reference for neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, residents and fellows in these specialties, as well as for students. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Walter and Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy C. K. Bomford, Joseph Walter, I. H. Kunkler, S. B. Sherriff, 1993 The fifth edition of this text keeps the basic format of the fourth, namely to deal with radiation physics in Part 1 and with radiotherapy and oncology in Part 2. In recognition of the continuing expansion of the whole field of radiotherapy, the text has been expanded and full colour plates have been included. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Cognition and Cancer Christina A. Meyers, James R. Perry, 2012-12-13 This book is a unique resource on the influence cancer and cancer treatments have on cognition. The majority of cancer patients on active treatment experience cognitive impairments often referred to as 'chemobrain' or 'chemofog'. In addition, patients with primary or metastatic tumors of the brain often experience direct neurologic symptoms. This book helps health care professionals working with cancer patients who experience cognitive changes and provides practical information to help improve care by reviewing and describing brain-behavior relationships; research-based evidence on cognitive changes that occur with various cancers and cancer treatments; assessment techniques, including neurocognitive assessment and neuroimaging techniques; and intervention strategies for affected patients. In short, it will explain how to identify, assess and treat these conditions. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Surgical Treatment of the Epilepsies Jerome Engel, 1987 |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Radiotherapy in Cancer Care International Atomic Energy Agency, Eduardo Zubizarreta, 2017-11-28 Cancer treatment is complex and calls for a diverse set of services. Radiation therapy is recognized as an essential tool in the cure and palliation of cancer. Currently, access to radiation treatment is limited in many countries and non-existent in some. This lack of radiation therapy resources exacerbates the burden of disease and underscores the continuing health care disparity among States. Closing this gap represents an essential measure in addressing this global health equity problem. This publication presents a comprehensive overview of the major topics and issues to be taken into consideration when planning a strategy to address this problem, in particular in low and middle income countries. With contributions from leaders in the field, it provides an introduction to the achievements and issues of radiation therapy as a cancer treatment modality around the world. Dedicated chapters focus on the new radiotherapy technologies, proton beams, carbon ion, intraoperative radiotherapy, radiotherapy for children, treatment of HIV-AIDS malignancies, and costing and quality management issues. |
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| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Decision Making in Radiation Oncology Jiade J. Lu, Luther W. Brady, 2011-04-29 Decision Making in Radiation Oncology is a reference book designed to enable radiation oncologists, including those in training, to make diagnostic and treatment decisions effectively and efficiently. The design is based on the belief that “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Knowledge is conveyed through an illustrative approach using algorithms, schemas, graphics, and tables. Detailed guidelines are provided for multidisciplinary cancer management and radiation therapy techniques. In addition to the attention-riveting algorithms for diagnosis and treatment, strategies for the management of disease at individual stages are detailed for all the commonly diagnosed malignancies. Clinical trials that have yielded “gold standard” treatment and their results are documented in the schemas. Moreover, radiation techniques, including treatment planning and delivery, are presented in an illustrative way. This groundbreaking publication is an essential tool for physicians in their daily clinical practice. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Glioblastoma: State of the Art and Future Perspectives Ghazaleh Tabatabai, Hiroaki Wakimoto, 2020 Glioblastoma is an aggressive incurable primary tumor of the central nervous system. Median overall survival is in the range of 1.5 years even in selected clinical trials populations. Many features contribute to this therapeutic challenge including high intratumoral and intertumoral heterogeneity, resistance to therapy, migration and invasion, immunosuppression. With the access of novel highthroughput technologies, significant progress has been made to understand molecular and immunological signatures underlying the pathology of glioblastoma. Clinical trial designs have shifted from investigating broad “one-for-all” treatment approaches to precision oncology designs. The collection of contributions in this book aim at providing researchers and clinicians an update on different aspects of glioblastoma, i.e. progress in basic, preclinical and clinical research. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Meningioma: From Basic Research to Clinical Translational Study Hailiang Tang, Allen Ho, 2021-12-29 |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: The Radiation Therapy of Benign Disease John Meyer, 2001-01-01 This volume discusses radiotherapy and its role in the treatment of benign diseases. Its intent is to broaden the application of radiotherapy beyond malignancy to treat a range of clinical concerns, from minor skin problems to life-threatening arterial disease. In addition, it aims to encourage medical practitioners to consider the benefits versus the risks of radiotherapy, and assess the most modern technology for uses that may benefit the greatest number of patients. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Meningiomas, Part II Michael W. McDermott, 2020-06-23 Meningiomas, Volume 170, Part Two, discusses tumors that arise from the coverings of the brain and spinal cord. In this updated volume of the Handbook of Clinical Neurology, experts in the field - from basic scientists to skilled neurosurgeons, provide up-to-date synopses of each topic as it relates directly to this class of tumor. Surgical and radiation therapy, which remain the mainstays of treatment, are a major focus, but coverage also includes potential molecular avenues for the development of effective medical treatments. This book serves as a comprehensive review of the neurosurgical issues surrounding this extremely common brain tumor. Few procedures in surgery are more immediately formidable than an attack upon a large tumor of this type, hence the greatest challenge of treatment is the need to complete tumor removal without creating new neurologic deficit. - Provides current reviews of neurosurgical issues, such as endoscopic surgery, molecular biology of meningiomas, and the role of different radiation oncology treatment modalities and drug therapies - Addresses multiple patient populations – children, elderly and those with multiple or radiation-induced tumor - Offers a strong focus on anatomy and surgical approaches - Edited work featuring leaders in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology around the globe – the broadest, most expert coverage available |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Technical Basis of Radiation Therapy Seymour H. Levitt, James A. Purdy, Carlos A. Perez, Philip Poortmans, 2012-01-25 This book offers a detailed examination of the technological basis of radiation therapy. It is jointly written by North American and European authors, which broadens the contents and increases the book’s applicability in daily practice throughout the world. |
| fractionated radiation therapy meningioma: Gunderson & Tepper's Clinical Radiation Oncology, E-Book Joel E. Tepper, 2019-12-06 A comprehensive, multidisciplinary resource for the entire radiation oncology team, Gunderson & Tepper's Clinical Radiation Oncology, 5th Edition, thoroughly covers all aspects of this complex and dynamic field. Concise, templated chapters cover the basic biology of oncologic disease processes as well as updated treatment algorithms, the latest clinical guidelines, and state-of-the-art techniques and modalities. More than 1,000 images—detailed anatomy drawings, radiographic images, and more—provide outstanding visual support for every area of the text. - Divides content into three distinct sections for quick access to information: Scientific Foundations, Techniques and Modalities, and Disease Sites. Disease Site chapters include overviews summarizing the most important issues and concluding discussions on controversies and problems. - Features new and expanded content on molecular and cellular biology and its relevance in individualized treatment approaches, stereotactic radiation therapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, biologic therapy, precision radiation therapy, targeted radiation, dosing guidelines for better quality of life and improved patient outcomes, and more. - Includes new chapters on Radiation Physics: Particle Therapy, Interventional Radiology, Radiation Therapy in the Elderly, Palliative Care, Quality and Safety, and Immunotherapy with Radiotherapy. - Provides guidance on single-modality and combined-modality approaches, as well as outcome data including disease control, survival, and treatment tolerance. - Includes access to videos on Intraoperative Irradiation, Prostate Brachytherapy, Penile Brachytherapy, and Ocular Melanoma. - Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. |
Radiation Therapy for Meningiomas Where Do We Stand and …
Radiation therapy, including conventionally fractionated external beam radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy, is a cornerstone in …
ARROCase - American Society for Radiation Oncology
Case: Adjuvant Radiation • Repeat Brain MRI 1 year post resection demonstrated slight interval increase in the residual parasagittal meningioma, measuring 2.6 cm (from 2.2 cm). Sinus …
Intracranial Meningioma: Fractionated Radiation Therapy …
Intracranial Meningioma: Fractionated Radiation Therapy Perspective Leland Rogers, Dennis Shrieve, and Arie Perry 2 1 Introduction The function of this chapter will be a review of the role …
Dosimetric Evaluation of Fractionated Stereotactic Radiation …
resonance imaging (MRI), image guided radiation ther-apy, and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), established radiation therapy (RT) as an effective method of managing BOS …
Radiotherapy and Meningioma
High doses of radiotherapy in few fractions or a single fraction (radiosur-gery) have awakened more and more interest in the manage-ment of all types of meningiomas, especially in …
Guidelines for the Management of Meningiomas
• *Fractionated radiotherapy is preferred over SRS/T for lesions >10cc, grade II pathology and lesions in close proximity to optic pathways *These are relative and individual cases …
Outcomes and predictors of response to fractionated …
Conclusions: We present a large cohort of meningiomas treated with primary fRT and find GTV and anatomic location to be key predictors of outcome, adding to the complex treatment …
Fractionated Gamma Knife radiosurgery for skull base …
OBJECTIVE Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) has been successfully used for the treatment of intracranial meningio-mas given its steep dose gradients and high-dose conformality. …
Primary Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma - American Cancer …
Radiotherapy (RT) has occasionally been practiced in the treat-ment of optic nerve sheath meningioma (ONSM). Recently, stereotactic fractio-nated RT (SFRT) has been introduced as …
Long-term stroke risk in meningioma patients treated with ...
Conventionally fractionated radiotherapy (RT) has been a stalwart radiation-based treatment modality for intracranial meningioma for decades, providing excellent tumor control (1).
Radiotherapy for Meningiomas Where Do We Stand and …
Radiotherapy , including conventionally fractionated external beam radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy , is a cornerstone in the …
Moderately Hypofractionated Radiation for Benign …
Purpose: Radiosurgery and fractionated intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) are effective treatment modalities for meningiomas and schwannomas. Although fractionated IMRT yields …
Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Benign Intracranial …
Purpose of our study is to investigate the safety and eficacy of SBRT in a series of two patients with benign intracranial tumors treated at our radiotherapy department this last year. The first …
Radiation Retinopathy after Fractionated Stereotactic …
Purpose: To report a patient with radiation retinopathy after fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for treatment of optic nerve sheath meningioma (ONSM). Design: Interventional case report.
Role of radiation therapy in treating intracranial …
There are a growing number of series of patients with prolonged follow-up in which authors have evaluated fractionated external-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) either as an adjuvant to …
Meningioma update Management & diagnosis EANO 2018
• Patients with WHO grade I meningioma who cannot undergo surgery can be treated by fractionated radiotherapy or radiosurgery • Combining subtotal resection and radiosurgery or …
ORIGINALARTICLE Single Dose versus Fractionated …
meningiomas. Fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy with conventional fractionation appeared to be an effective and safe treatment alternative for patients not appropriate for SRS. A longer …
Salvage Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Recurrent WHO Grade 2 …
Intermediate-risk patients (newly diag-nosed WHO grade 2 with GTR or recurrent grade 1 with any resection extent) received conventionally fractionated radiation therapy (RT) in the …
Radiation therapy for WHO grade I meningioma
Radiation therapy, whether delivered as standard fractionated treatment over several weeks, stereotactic radiosurgery over 1 session, or multisession stereotactic radiation therapy, has …
Radiation therapy for atypical and anaplastic meningiomas
Several retrospective series have shown the eficacy and safety of postopera-tive adjuvant external beam radiation therapy (RT) for patients with atypical and anaplastic meningiomas.
Radiation Therapy for Meningiomas Where Do We Stand …
Radiation therapy, including conventionally fractionated external beam radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy, is a cornerstone in …
ARROCase - American Society for Radiation Oncology
Case: Adjuvant Radiation • Repeat Brain MRI 1 year post resection demonstrated slight interval increase in the residual parasagittal meningioma, measuring 2.6 cm (from 2.2 cm). Sinus …
Intracranial Meningioma: Fractionated Radiation Therapy …
Intracranial Meningioma: Fractionated Radiation Therapy Perspective Leland Rogers, Dennis Shrieve, and Arie Perry 2 1 Introduction The function of this chapter will be a review of the role …
Dosimetric Evaluation of Fractionated Stereotactic Radiation …
resonance imaging (MRI), image guided radiation ther-apy, and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), established radiation therapy (RT) as an effective method of managing BOS …
Radiotherapy and Meningioma
High doses of radiotherapy in few fractions or a single fraction (radiosur-gery) have awakened more and more interest in the manage-ment of all types of meningiomas, especially in …
Guidelines for the Management of Meningiomas
• *Fractionated radiotherapy is preferred over SRS/T for lesions >10cc, grade II pathology and lesions in close proximity to optic pathways *These are relative and individual cases …
Outcomes and predictors of response to fractionated …
Conclusions: We present a large cohort of meningiomas treated with primary fRT and find GTV and anatomic location to be key predictors of outcome, adding to the complex treatment …
Fractionated Gamma Knife radiosurgery for skull base …
OBJECTIVE Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) has been successfully used for the treatment of intracranial meningio-mas given its steep dose gradients and high-dose conformality. …
Primary Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma - American Cancer …
Radiotherapy (RT) has occasionally been practiced in the treat-ment of optic nerve sheath meningioma (ONSM). Recently, stereotactic fractio-nated RT (SFRT) has been introduced as …
Long-term stroke risk in meningioma patients treated with ...
Conventionally fractionated radiotherapy (RT) has been a stalwart radiation-based treatment modality for intracranial meningioma for decades, providing excellent tumor control (1).
Radiotherapy for Meningiomas Where Do We Stand and …
Radiotherapy , including conventionally fractionated external beam radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy , is a cornerstone in the …
Moderately Hypofractionated Radiation for Benign …
Purpose: Radiosurgery and fractionated intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) are effective treatment modalities for meningiomas and schwannomas. Although fractionated IMRT yields …
Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Benign …
Purpose of our study is to investigate the safety and eficacy of SBRT in a series of two patients with benign intracranial tumors treated at our radiotherapy department this last year. The first …
Radiation Retinopathy after Fractionated Stereotactic …
Purpose: To report a patient with radiation retinopathy after fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for treatment of optic nerve sheath meningioma (ONSM). Design: Interventional case report.
Role of radiation therapy in treating intracranial …
There are a growing number of series of patients with prolonged follow-up in which authors have evaluated fractionated external-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) either as an adjuvant to …
Meningioma update Management & diagnosis EANO 2018
• Patients with WHO grade I meningioma who cannot undergo surgery can be treated by fractionated radiotherapy or radiosurgery • Combining subtotal resection and radiosurgery or …
ORIGINALARTICLE Single Dose versus Fractionated …
meningiomas. Fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy with conventional fractionation appeared to be an effective and safe treatment alternative for patients not appropriate for SRS. A longer …
Salvage Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Recurrent WHO Grade 2 …
Intermediate-risk patients (newly diag-nosed WHO grade 2 with GTR or recurrent grade 1 with any resection extent) received conventionally fractionated radiation therapy (RT) in the …
Radiation therapy for WHO grade I meningioma
Radiation therapy, whether delivered as standard fractionated treatment over several weeks, stereotactic radiosurgery over 1 session, or multisession stereotactic radiation therapy, has …
Radiation therapy for atypical and anaplastic meningiomas
Several retrospective series have shown the eficacy and safety of postopera-tive adjuvant external beam radiation therapy (RT) for patients with atypical and anaplastic meningiomas.
