Lower Gastrointestinal Cancers

With evolving treatment paradigms for lower gastrointestinal tract malignancies, this chapter surveys the fluid landscape of regimens and treatment approaches for both rectal and anal carcinomas. Data regarding the role of short-course radiotherapy for re

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Radiation Oncology Study Guide

Ravi A. Chandra  •  Celine B. Ord Shushan Rana  •  Eric K. Hansen Charles R. Thomas Jr. Editors

Radiation Oncology Study Guide Second Edition

Editors Ravi A. Chandra Department of Radiation Medicine Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR USA Shushan Rana Radiation Oncologist PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Vancouver, WA USA

Celine B. Ord Carson Tahoe Radiation Oncology Associates Carson City, NV USA Eric K. Hansen Providence St Vincent Medical Center The Oregon Clinic Radiation Oncology Portland, OR USA

Charles R. Thomas Jr. Department of Radiation Medicine Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR USA

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RAC: To my wife Jennie, our children Maya and Nathan, my parents, and my brother and his family for their love, inspiration, and support throughout my education and career to date. To our patients: it is my hope and prayer that the true benefit of this resource will be yours. CBO: To my daughter and muse, Estelle— you inspire me to push forward towards monumental goals while appreciating the small everyday moments. To my husband and best friend, Justin—your endless support and love sustain me. To my mom and personal hero, Farida—you made everything possible for me; I finally understand the depth and power of a mother’s love. SR: To my wife, best friend, and better half, Monica Kishore, who has helped me love others and each other better each day than the last. To my parents, Rajesh and Chhaya Rana,