Hazards of Radiotherapy in Pediatric Oncology

¿Hazards of Radiotherapy in Pediatric Oncology¿ is the reference of choice for all doctors and researchers dealing with oncologic patients. It is well-written, up-to-date, Concise, easy to use, and authoritative, that is a very useful reference to have in one¿s library. This text focuses on the early and late effect of cancer treatment especially radiotherapy. Each chapter is organized in a way that reflects the clinical approach to patients and the results of multiple researches. Features: ¿ Include two chapters: Radiation Therapy and Radiation Effects. ¿ Chapter one: Radiation therapy, covering the mechanism of radiation and type of radiotherapy. ¿ Chapter two: include two parts, the Early and Late Effects of Radiotherapy which is organized by organ system to present disorders in the context of the system they affect. ¿ Incorporates tables and figures that summarize and highlight key clinical information. ¿ All chapters are thoroughly updated to reflect new medical findings as a side effect of radiotherapy and the factors affecting them from many research centers and up-to date references.