Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology

Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Radiation OncologyFundamentals of Radiation Oncology: Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects, Fourth Edition, is written by a team of renowned experts. This book is a must-have resource for anyone practicing radiation oncology. From basic principles to more-advanced planning and delivery of radiation therapy to treat cancer, this book is a go-to resource for mastering the art and science of radiation oncology. - Recent advances in SRS, SBRT, proton therapy, an immunotherapy - New chapters on adaptive radiotherapy, and artificial intelligence in radiation therapy - IMRT and IGRT techniques are covered in depth in all clinical chapters - Latest landmark studies provide evidence-based rationale for recommended treatments - Radiation treatment toxicity and its management

Part I: Basic Science of Radiation Oncology1. Radiation Physics, Dosimetry, and Treatment Planning2. Radiation Protection and Safety3. Radiation Biology4. Molecular Cancer BiologyPart II: Techniques and Modalities of Radiation Oncology5. Brachytherapy6. Intensity Modulated and Image Guided Radiation Therapy7. Stereotactic Radiation: Cranial Lesions8. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy: Lung Cancers9. Proton Radiation Therapy10. Adaptive Radiotherapy11. Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Therapy12. Immunotherapy13. Radiation and Combined Modality Therapy14. Statistical Consideration in Radiation TherapyPart III: Clinical Radiation Oncology15. Skin Cancers16. Primary Brain Cancers17. Head and Neck Cancers18. Breast Cancers19. Thoracic Cancers20. Gastrointestinal Cancers21. Genitourinary Cancers22. Gynecological Cancers23. Lymphoma and Hematologic Cancers24. Soft- Tissue Sarcomas25. Pediatric Cancers26. Benign TumorsPart IV: Palliative Care and Radiation Treatment Toxicity Management27. Radiation Emergencies and Common Indications for Palliative Radiotherapy28. Radiation Treatment Toxicity and their Management