Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology, 3e

Kocsis, Sittenfeld, Ward, Tendulkar, Videtic
Springer
812 pages
ISBN: 9780826154569
September 2025

Fully updated and expanded, Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology, 3rd Edition remains the most comprehensive and accessible clinical review for radiation oncologists, designed for optimal information retention and quick reference. Each chapter guides readers from clinical presentation to evidence-based decision-making, ensuring clarity and usability for both trainees and experienced practitioners. Chapters begin with "quick hit" summaries of each disease site, followed by high-yield coverage of epidemiology, risk factors, anatomy, pathology, genetics, screening, clinical presentation, workup, prognostic factors, staging, and medical management. Treatment paradigms outline the latest multidisciplinary standards of care including need-to-know radiation indications, prescription guidelines, and toxicities. To reinforce learning, each chapter concludes with an evidence-based question-and-answer section, summarizing key studies and practice-changing data that inform clinical decisions. Throughout the book, comprehensive tables consolidate critical information on staging, treatment options, patient selection, and clinical management for streamlined reference.