Full Description
Over the years, radiation therapy has had both remarkable successes in saving lives and a number of silent struggles for the patient. This text is not about turning away from radiation therapy; it's about using it thoughtfully and recognizing that not every patient needs the same path. In an era where oncology is moving rapidly towards personalization, radiation therapy should have evidence-driven use. The editors and authors have brought together evolving ideas, research, and case experiences to help clinicians think differently, treating each patient as an individual, not just a diagnosis, and to invite them to pause, to question and to reimagine how to plan treatment — always with the patient's best interests at heart. This book will serve as a guide for oncologists, radiation specialists, surgeons and clinical researchers, providing new frameworks for integrating no radiation therapy (NO-RT) strategies into modern cancer care.
Contents
1. Introducing the NO-RT Concept and Changing Treatment Paradigms 2. Recognizing Tumor Biology and Assessing Radiation Therapy Need 3.Surgical Aspects - Examining Surgery's Significance in Tumor Management 4.Alternative Modalities: Assessing Treatment Choices Other Than Radiation 5.Patient Selection Standards: Recognizing Potential NO-RT Candidates 6.Clinical Determination: Handling Therapy Algorithms 7.Case Studies: Showing Effective Uses of NO-RT Principles 8. Difficulties and Disputations: Handling Issues and Discussions in the Domain 9.Multidisciplinary Cooperation: Combining Viewpoints to Provide the Best Possible Patient Care 10. Concluding Remarks: Using NO-RT in a Holistic Cancer Treatment Approach
