Description

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This expanded and updated second edition is a practical text to aid radiation oncologists in evaluating and treating benign diseases. An introductory chapter by an eminent malpractice lawyer clarifies the medical-legal implications of the radiation treatment of such diseases, and this is followed by the various benign conditions in alphabetical order. In each case, a brief summary is followed by citations of pertinent literature in both explanatory tables and reference lists. Although a comprehensive review, it remains readily comprehensible and will be recognised as the standard text on the subject.

About the Author

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David Roberge, MD completed medical school at the University of Montreal (1997) before completing a residency at McGill University (2002) and fellowships at St-Jude Children's Research Hospital (2002) and Stanford University (2003). He has authored over one hundred fifty peer-reviewed articles (H-index 43) and other scholarly works. He has a broad interest and expertise in radiation oncology (including radiotherapy of benign disease) but is best known for his work in the field of brain tumors. He is currently president elect of the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology and a Full Professor of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at the University of Montreal. Sarah S. Donaldson, MD completed medical school at Harvard (1968) before completing a residency at Stanford University (1972), an internship at the University of Washington (1969) and fellowships at both MD Anderson Cancer Center (1971) and Institut Gustave-Roussy (1973). She has authored several hundred peer-reviewed articles (H-index 79) and other publications. Her knowledge is broad, but she is best known for her work in the field of pediatric radiation oncology. She is the recipient of innumerable honors and awards, including: ASCO Pediatric Oncology Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2007) ASCO Statesman Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2007) Elizabeth Blackwell Award, American Medical Women's Association (2005) Fellow, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2012) Fellow, American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (2006) Gold Medal, American College of Radiology (2007) Gold medal, American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (2000) Gold Medal, Radiological Society of North America (2018) The Dean's Medal, Stanford University School of Medicine (2012) Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award, Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO (2016)