Gustavo Arruda Viani 
Radiation Therapy [PDF ebook] 
Clinical Evidence for Decision-Making, Volume 1

Radiation Therapy: Clinical Evidence for Decision-Making – Volume 1, is a comprehensive learning tool for medical students, residents, and junior attending physicians in radiation oncology. Organized in chapters and sections by site, the book covers in detail all the sites and cancer types currently treated with radiotherapy. Emphasis is on treatment recommendations and the evidence behind them. Moreover, this book provides easily accessible information for residents and practitioners in radiation oncology. It presents the most essential information that is immediately required in the clinical setting. Important data of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, and clinical presentation are highlighted. Key facets of the work-up are listed, followed by staging and/or risk classification systems. Treatment recommendations are discussed based on stage, histology, and/or risk classification. Brief summaries of key trials and studies provide rationale for the recommendations.