Imaging and Interventional Radiology for Radiation Oncology

Description:

This book, edited by leading experts in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology, offers a wide-ranging, state of the art overview of the specifics and the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to the use of imaging in image-guided radiation treatments for different tumor types. The entire spectrum of the most important cancers treated by radiation are covered, including CNS, head and neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and gynecological tumors. The opening sections of the book address background issues and a range of important technical aspects. Detailed information is then provided on the use of different imaging techniques for T staging and target volume delineation, response assessment, and follow-up in various parts of the body. The focus of the book ensures that it will be of interest for a multidisciplinary forum of readers comprising radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists and other medical professionals. 

Table of Contents:

Part I. Imaging in Oncology: From Diagnosis to Outcomes (Vincenzo Valentini, Regina G. H. Beets-Tan, Wim J. G. Oyen)

Theragnostics in Modern Oncology: The Role of Imaging

The Role of a Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Physician in a Multidisciplinary Tumour Board

Part II. From Simulation to Delivery Guided by Imaging: Technical Aspects (Vincenzo Valentini, Uulke van der Heide)

Optimal CT Protocols for CT-Guided Planning Preparation in Radiotherapy

Management of Respiratory-Induced Tumour Motion for Tailoring Target Volumes during Radiation Therapy

Principles and Constraints of Nonrigid Registration

Radiotherapy Target Volume Definition Based on PET/CT Imaging Data

CT in Room Gating During Radiotherapy

High-Field MRI In-Room Guidance for Radiotherapy Adaptation

Low Tesla MRI in-Room Gating during Radiotherapy

Endoluminal Brachytherapy: Technicalities and Main Clinical Evidences

Part III. Imaging for Tumor Staging and Volume Definition (Wim J. G. Oyen, Monique Maas, Ursula Nestle)

Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in CNS Tumors

T-Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in Head and Neck Tumors

T-Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in Breast Tumours

T-Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in GI Tumors

T Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in GU Tumors

T-Staging and Target Volume Definition by Imaging in GYN Tumors

N-stage Challenges

Tumor Biology Characterization by Imaging in Laboratory

Tumour Biology Characterisation by Imaging in Clinic

Imaging-Based Prediction Models

Part IV. Response Evaluation and Follow-Up by Imaging (Regina G. H. Beets-Tan, Daniel Zips, Roberto C. Delgado Bolton)

Response Evaluation and Follow-Up by Imaging in Brain Tumours

Response Assessment and Follow-Up by Imaging in Head and Neck Tumours

Response Assessment and Follow-Up by Imaging in Lung Tumours

Response Assessment and Follow-Up by Imaging in Breast Tumors

Response Assessment and Follow-Up by Imaging in Gastrointestinal Tumours

Response Assessment and Follow-Up by Imaging in GU Tumours

Response Assessment and Follow-Up by Imaging in GYN Tumours