Pediatric Radiation Oncology

This book provides a comprehensive, practical guide to pediatric radiation oncology, addressing the unique challenges of delivering radiation therapy in children. It presents evidence-based guidance on the principles, indications, planning, and delivery of radiation therapy, while emphasizing safety, long-term outcomes, and follow-up care. By integrating historical perspectives with modern advancements, the book helps readers understand how contemporary radiotherapy techniques have reduced treatment-related side effects without compromising clinical outcomes.

Key Features

• Clear explanation of the fundamental principles of pediatric radiation oncology
• Indications for radiation therapy across a wide range of pediatric diseases
• Detailed guidance on radiation dose, target volumes, brachytherapy, and external beam radiation therapy
• Evidence-based discussion of side effects and structured follow-up protocols
• Overview of complementary treatment modalities, including surgery and chemotherapy
• Historical perspective on the evolution of radiation therapy
• Focus on modern radiotherapy techniques that minimize toxicity in children
• Discussion of factors that make pediatric radiation oncology more complex than adult practice
• Introduction to newer radiotherapy and particle therapy techniques
• Designed for radiation oncology students and faculty, pediatric oncology trainees, and practicing oncologists