Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology
Daniel Chamberlain, MD
James B. Yu, MD, MHS
A concise, no-frills pocket guide for rapid clinical decision-making in radiation oncology. Designed for quick consultation in clinical settings, this pocket-sized handbook delivers essential, evidence-based guidance across disease sites and treatment techniques in radiation oncology. Organized for rapid reference, the third edition reflects major advances in stereotactic radiosurgery, systemic therapies, adaptive radiation techniques, and expanded benign indications. Updated chapters, clinical pearls, and practical tables support efficient decision-making for radiation oncologists and multidisciplinary care teams during rounds, tumor boards, and exam preparation.
What’s New:
- Nineteen new chapters reflecting advances in cancer and benign disease treatment
- Expanded coverage of stereotactic radiosurgery and adaptive radiation techniques
- Updated evidence incorporating major trials that changed standards of care
- New disease sites including DCIS, invasive breast cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, and more
- New appendices addressing symptom management and normal tissue constraints
Key Features:
- Rapid point-of-care reference: Disease- and technique-based chapters designed for fast clinical lookup
- Support clinical competence: Practical guidance for residents, clinicians, and radiation therapy team members
- Efficient learning format: Outline-style chapters, tables, and clinical pearls for quick review
- Expert editorial leadership: Edited by radiation oncologists from leading institutions
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
PART I. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM NEOPLASMS
Chapter 1. Brain Metastasis
Chapter 2. Glioblastoma Multiforme and High-Grade Glioma
Chapter 3. Low Grade Glioma
Chapter 4. Meningioma
Chapter 5. Vestibular Schwannoma
Chapter 6. Pituitary Tumors
Chapter 7. Adult Ependymoma
Chapter 8. Orbital and Periocular Tumors
Central Nervous System Treatment Planning Dose Constraints
PART II. HEAD AND NECK CANCERS
Chapter 9. Nasopharynx Cancer
Chapter 10. Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus
Chapter 11. Oral Cavity and Lip Cancers
Chapter 12. Oropharynx Cancer
Chapter 13. Larynx and Hypopharynx Cancers
Chapter 14. Major Salivary Gland Tumors
Chapter 15. Thyroid Cancer
Chapter 16. Occult Primary Cancer of the Head and Neck
Head and Neck Treatment Planning Dose Constraints
PART III. THORACIC CANCERS
Chapter 17. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Chapter 18. Small Cell Lung Cancer
Chapter 19. Mesothelioma
Chapter 20. Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma
Thoracic Treatment Planning Dose Constraints
PART IV. BREAST CANCER
Chapter 21. Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
Chapter 22. Invasive Breast Cancer: Breast Conserving Surgery
Chapter 23. Invasive Breast Cancer: Post Mastectomy
PART V. GASTROINTESTINAL CANCERS
Chapter 24. Esophageal Cancer
Chapter 25. Gastric Cancer
Chapter 26. Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Chapter 27. Biliary Tract Cancers
Chapter 28. Pancreatic Cancer
Chapter 29. Rectal Cancer
Chapter 30. Anal Cancer
PART VI. GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS
Chapter 31. Ovarian Cancer
Chapter 32. Endometrial Cancer
Chapter 33. Cervical Cancer
Chapter 34. Vaginal Cancer
Chapter 35. Vulvar Cancer
Gynecologic Treatment Planning Dose Constraints
PART VII. GENITOURINARY CANCERS
Chapter 36. Prostate Intact
Chapter 37. Adjuvant/Salvage Prostate Cancer Treatment
Chapter 38. Bladder Cancer
Chapter 39. Primary Renal Cell Carcinoma
Chapter 40. Seminoma
Genitourinary Treatment Planning Dose Constraints
PART VIII. LYMPHOMA
Chapter 41. Hodgkin Lymphoma
Chapter 42. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Chapter 43. Multiple Myeloma/Plasmacytoma
Chapter 44. Cutaneous Lymphoma
PART IX. SARCOMA
Chapter 45. Chondrosarcoma
Chapter 46. Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sarcoma Treatment Planning Dose Constraints
PART X. SKIN CANCERS
Chapter 47. Cutaneous Squamous Cell and Basal Cell Carcinomas
Chapter 48. Malignant Melanoma
Chapter 49. Merkel Cell Carcinoma
PART XI. PEDIATRIC MALIGNANCIES
Chapter 50. Pediatric Ependymoma
Chapter 51. Medulloblastoma
Chapter 52. Retinoblastoma
Chapter 53. Neuroblastoma
Chapter 54. Wilms’ Tumor
Chapter 55. Rhabdomyosarcoma
Chapter 56. Ewing’s Sarcoma
Chapter 57. Pediatric Leukemia
PART XII. METASTATIC DISEASE AND PALLIATION
Chapter 58. Oligometastatic Disease
Chapter 59. Palliative Radiation
PART XIII. BENIGN INDICATIONS
Chapter 60. Benign Fibromatoses
Chapter 61. Keloids
Chapter 62. Heterotopic Ossification
Chapter 63. Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves Orbitopathy)
Chapter 64. Palmar and Plantar Fibromatoses
Chapter 65. Osteoarthritis
Chapter 66. Trigeminal Neuralgia
Chapter 67. Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
PART XIV. TECHNIQUES
Chapter 68. Proton Radiation Therapy
Chapter 69. CT Adaptive Radiotherapy
Chapter 70. MRI-Adaptive Radiation Therapy
Chapter 71. Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT)
Chapter 72. Flash Radiotherapy
Chapter 73. Theranostics/Radiopharmaceuticals
Chapter 74. Biology-Guided Radiation Therapy (BgRT)
Chapter 75. Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy
Chapter 76. High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
Appendix 1: Common Medications in Radiation Oncology
Appendix 2: Radiation Therapy Symptom Management
Appendix 3: Normal Tissue Tolerance
Appendix 4: Radiation and Targeted or Immunotherapeutic Agents
Index
- Release Date: October 28, 2026
- Paperback / softback
- 355 Pages
- Trim Size: 5in x 8in
- Number of Illustrations: 10
- ISBN: 9780826154828
- eBook ISBN: 9780826163059
