1st Edition

Individualized Treatment Strategies in the Radiotherapy Era No-RT and Beyond RT

180 Pages 14 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

180 Pages 14 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

180 Pages 14 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

Over the years, radiation therapy has had both remarkable successes in saving lives and a number of silent struggles for the patient. This text is not about turning away from radiation therapy; it’s about using it thoughtfully and recognizing that not every patient needs the same path. In an era where oncology is moving rapidly towards personalization, radiation therapy should have... Read more

1.  Introducing the NO-RT Concept and Changing Treatment Paradigms 2. Recognizing Tumor Biology and Assessing Radiation Therapy Need 3.Surgical Aspects – Examining Surgery's Significance in Tumor Management 4.Alternative Modalities: Assessing Treatment Choices Other Than Radiation 5.Patient Selection Standards: Recognizing Potential NO-RT Candidates 6.Clinical Determination: Handling Therapy Algorithms 7.Case Studies: Showing Effective Uses of NO-RT Principles  8.    Difficulties and Disputations: Handling Issues and Discussions in the Domain  9.Multidisciplinary Cooperation: Combining Viewpoints to Provide the Best Possible Patient Care 10. Concluding Remarks: Using NO-RT in a Holistic Cancer Treatment Approach 

Biography

Srikant Khare MD, Department of Radiotherapy, Regional Referral Hospital, Nashik, India

Rahul Jain MS, MBA, PGD QA, Department of Gastroenterology, Hematology & Oncology, VSG Group of Companies, Nashik, India

Vishal Gulecha PhD, Shree Panchvati Education Society's Smt Narmadaben Popatlal Takkar College of Pharmacy, Nashik, India

Rahul Sapate BSc, PGD CN, Department of Gastroenterology, Hematology & Oncology, VSG Group of Companies, Nashik, India