This comprehensive encyclopedia, comprising a wide range of entries written by leading experts, provides detailed information on radiation oncology, including the most recent developments in the field. It will be of particular value for basic and clinical scientists in academia, practice, and industry and will also be of benefit to those in related fields, students, teachers, and interested laypersons.

SECTION I: SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Part A: Radiobiology
Part B: Physics
SECTION II: Techniques and Modalities
SECTION III: DISEASE SITES
Part A: Central Nervous System Tumors Overview
Part B: Head and Neck Tumors Overview
Part C: Thoracic Neoplams Overview
Part D: Gastrointestinal Tumors Overview
Part E: Genitourinary Tumors Overview
Part F: Gynecologic Tumors Overview
Part G: Breast Cancer Overview
Part H: Sarcoma and Benign Disease
Part I: Childhood Cancers Overview
Part J: Lymphoma & Hematologic Malignancies Overview.