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Book ReviewsPediatric Radiation Oncology, Third Edition, 1999 Mohammed Al ShabanaMD Mohammed Al Shabana Consultant, Pediatric Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, MBC-64, King, Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, P.O. Box 3354, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia Search for more papers by this author Published Online::1 Mar 2000https://doi.org/10.5144/0256-4947.2000.180aSectionsPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload citationTrack citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail AboutIntroductionThis book is specifically devoted to the use of radiation therapy for the treatment of childhood cancers. The authors are well-recognized authorities in the field of pediatric oncology. Pediatric Radiation Oncology, published in 1999, is the third edition of the book, but a major revision has clearly been made to each chapter, with the inclusion of up-to-date references. Also, most of the chapters have CT scans and MRI pictures appropriately placed to further explain the text.The book consists of 22 chapters, with the first chapter reviewing the problem of cancer in children. Subsequent chapters deal with the different types of tumors in children, again with emphasis on the role of radiation therapy and the overall management of each tumor category. Chapter 19 deals with the late effects of cancer treatment in general, and chapter 20 deals specifically with secondary malignant neoplasms in children treated for cancer. The following chapter is a new one that reviews issues related to the sedation of children, with emphasis on monitoring the anesthetized child in the radiation therapy suite, and dealing with the ideal anesthetic for pediatric therapy. The chapter also explores anesthetic options for radiotherapy and discusses the complications of the child's underlying disease that dictates the anesthetic choice. Chapter 22 deals with immobilization, which is a very important link in the chain of treatment, planning and implementation.In my opinion, each chapter reflects controversies in the management of pediatric tumors, with all the major sides of an issue presented so that readers can form their own opinion. At the same time, the authors offer their opinion on many controversial topics, but are fair to alternate views. The book will be very useful to all radiation oncologists who do not practice radiation oncology on a regular basis, and also to fellows and residents in radiation oncology and pediatric oncology training programs. Previous article Next article FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 20, Issue 2March 2000 Metrics History Published online1 March 2000 InformationCopyright © 2000, Annals of Saudi MedicinePDF download
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