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| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Simon S. Lo, Bin S. Teh, Jiade J. Lu, Tracey E. Schefter, 2012-08-28 Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an important innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Jeremy David Page Hoisak, Adam Brent Paxton, Benjamin James Waghorn, Todd Pawlicki, 2020-02-13 Surface Guided Radiation Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of optical surface image guidance systems for radiation therapy. It serves as an introductory teaching resource for students and trainees, and a valuable reference for medical physicists, physicians, radiation therapists, and administrators who wish to incorporate surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT) into their clinical practice. This is the first book dedicated to the principles and practice of SGRT, featuring: Chapters authored by an internationally represented list of physicists, radiation oncologists and therapists, edited by pioneers and experts in SGRT Covering the evolution of localization systems and their role in quality and safety, current SGRT systems, practical guides to commissioning and quality assurance, clinical applications by anatomic site, and emerging topics including skin mark-less setups. Several dedicated chapters on SGRT for intracranial radiosurgery and breast, covering technical aspects, risk assessment and outcomes. Jeremy Hoisak, PhD, DABR is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Hoisak’s clinical expertise includes radiosurgery and respiratory motion management. Adam Paxton, PhD, DABR is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah. Dr. Paxton’s clinical expertise includes patient safety, motion management, radiosurgery, and proton therapy. Benjamin Waghorn, PhD, DABR is the Director of Clinical Physics at Vision RT. Dr. Waghorn’s research interests include intensity modulated radiation therapy, motion management, and surface image guidance systems. Todd Pawlicki, PhD, DABR, FAAPM, FASTRO, is Professor and Vice-Chair for Medical Physics in the Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Pawlicki has published extensively on quality and safety in radiation therapy. He has served on the Board of Directors for the American Society for Radiology Oncology (ASTRO) and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy C-M Charlie Ma, Tony Lomax, 2012-10-09 Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy is an up-to-date guide to using proton and carbon ion therapy in modern cancer treatment. The book covers the physics and radiobiology basics of proton and ion beams, dosimetry methods and radiation measurements, and treatment delivery systems. It gives practical guidance on patient setup, target localization, and treatment planning for clinical proton and carbon ion therapy. The text also offers detailed reports on the treatment of pediatric cancers, lymphomas, and various other cancers. After an overview, the book focuses on the fundamental aspects of proton and carbon ion therapy equipment, including accelerators, gantries, and delivery systems. It then discusses dosimetry, biology, imaging, and treatment planning basics and provides clinical guidelines on the use of proton and carbon ion therapy for the treatment of specific cancers. Suitable for anyone involved with medical physics and radiation therapy, this book offers a balanced and critical assessment of state-of-the-art technologies, major challenges, and the future outlook of proton and carbon ion therapy. It presents a thorough introduction for those new to the field while providing a helpful, up-to-date reference for readers already using the therapy in clinical settings. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Liver Malignancies Carlo Bartolozzi, 1999 In the past few years, striking progress has been made in the diagnosis and treatment of liver malignancies. This book, written by leading experts from throughout the world, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the role of diagnostic and interventional radiology in respect of liver malignancies. Following background chapters on anatomy, epidemiology, and clinicopathologic features, each of the diagnostic imaging techniques is carefully discussed and appraised, focusing on new developments in equipment and contrast agents. The interventional therapeutic approaches to primary and secondary hepatic malignancies are then described in depth. In particular, full consideration is given to newer sophisticated techniques of liver tumor ablation. The volume also includes special topics such as liver tumors in children and hepatic transplantation. This book will prove an indispensable source of information for clinicians and researchers involved in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with liver malignancies. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Target Volume Delineation and Treatment Planning for Particle Therapy Nancy Y. Lee, Jonathan E. Leeman, Oren Cahlon, Kevin Sine, Guoliang Jiang, Jiade J. Lu, Stefan Both, 2017-12-19 This handbook is designed to enable radiation oncologists to treat patients appropriately and confidently by means of particle therapy. The orientation and purpose are entirely practical, in that the focus is on the physics essentials of delivery and treatment planning , illustration of the clinical target volume (CTV) and associated treatment planning for each major malignancy when using particle therapy, proton therapy in particular. Disease-specific chapters provide guidelines and concise knowledge on CTV selection and delineation and identify aspects that require the exercise of caution during treatment planning. The treatment planning techniques unique to proton therapy for each disease site are clearly described, covering beam orientation, matching/patching field techniques, robustness planning, robustness plan evaluation, etc. The published data on the use of particle therapy for a given disease site are also concisely reported. In addition to fully meeting the needs of radiation oncologists, this know why and “know how” guide to particle therapy will be valuable for medical physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Drug Repurposing in Cancer Therapy Kenneth K.W. To, William C.S. Cho, 2020-07-29 Drug Repurposing in Cancer Therapy: Approaches and Applications provides comprehensive and updated information from experts in basic science research and clinical practice on how existing drugs can be repurposed for cancer treatment. The book summarizes successful stories that may assist researchers in the field to better design their studies for new repurposing projects. Sections discuss specific topics such as in silico prediction and high throughput screening of repurposed drugs, drug repurposing for overcoming chemoresistance and eradicating cancer stem cells, and clinical investigation on combination of repurposed drug and anticancer therapy. Cancer researchers, oncologists, pharmacologists and several members of biomedical field who are interested in learning more about the use of existing drugs for different purposes in cancer therapy will find this to be a valuable resource. - Presents a systematic and up-to-date collection of the research underpinning the various drug repurposing approaches for a quick, but in-depth understanding on current trends in drug repurposing research - Brings better understanding of the drug repurposing process in a holistic way, combining both basic and clinical sciences - Encompasses a collection of successful stories of drug repurposing for cancer therapy in different cancer types |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy Hirohiko Tsujii, Tadashi Kamada, Toshiyuki Shirai, Koji Noda, Hiroshi Tsuji, Kumiko Karasawa, 2013-12-25 This book serves as a practical guide for the use of carbon ions in cancer radiotherapy. On the basis of clinical experience with more than 7,000 patients with various types of tumors treated over a period of nearly 20 years at the National Institute of Radiological Sciences, step-by-step procedures and technological development of this modality are highlighted. The book is divided into two sections, the first covering the underlying principles of physics and biology, and the second section is a systematic review by tumor site, concentrating on the role of therapeutic techniques and the pitfalls in treatment planning. Readers will learn of the superior outcomes obtained with carbon-ion therapy for various types of tumors in terms of local control and toxicities. It is essential to understand that the carbon-ion beam is like a two-edged sword: unless it is used properly, it can increase the risk of severe injury to critical organs. In early series of dose-escalation studies, some patients experienced serious adverse effects such as skin ulcers, pneumonitis, intestinal ulcers, and bone necrosis, for which salvage surgery or hospitalization was required. To preclude such detrimental results, the adequacy of therapeutic techniques and dose fractionations was carefully examined in each case. In this way, significant improvements in treatment results have been achieved and major toxicities are no longer observed. With that knowledge, experts in relevant fields expand upon techniques for treatment delivery at each anatomical site, covering indications and optimal treatment planning. With its practical focus, this book will benefit radiation oncologists, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and senior nurses whose work involves radiation therapy, as well as medical oncologists and others who are interested in radiation therapy. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases Mauro Monteiro Correia, Michael A. Choti, Flavio G. Rocha, Go Wakabayashi, 2019-12-28 Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed condition in oncology, affecting around 1.23 million individuals per year, according to recent statistics. Of these patients, about 50% will develop liver metastases and approximately 20% will present a stage IV disease at diagnosis. These statistics make colorectal liver metastases (CLM) an issue of major importance in current oncology. The area of CLM is subject to great and continuous advances, as its pathophysiologic mechanisms are better understood and more therapeutic and surgical options are developed. Consequently, all professionals involved with the diagnosis, treatment and follow up of CLM should be kept up to date with the latest advances on the field, to provide high standard medical care to their patients. This book is designed to present the state-of-the-art in CLM management and, in doing so, to review the current evidence on CLM, discussing all important topics in the field. Coverage is broad and comprehensive, encompassing introductory topics (history, definitions, epidemiology, etc.), basic science subjects (molecular biology, genetics, dissemination process, etc.) and practical clinical topics (tumor behavior, diagnosis, drug therapy, radiation therapy, surgery, ablation, multidisciplinary teams, etc.). Although comprehensive on the coverage and selection of topics, each chapter is concise and objective, dissecting topics in a practical and direct format. Evidences and recommendations are included. Chapters display a brief introduction of the common knowledge, go straight to the detailed revision of the most recent years of the literature, and end with practical closing observations. This book is a tool for professionals (general and cancer surgeons, HPB surgeons, clinical oncologists, gastroenterologists and medical residents) and interns who search for a qualified and reader friendly revision on topics concerning Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Proton Therapy Physics Harald Paganetti, 2016-04-19 Proton Therapy Physics goes beyond current books on proton therapy to provide an in-depth overview of the physics aspects of this radiation therapy modality, eliminating the need to dig through information scattered in the medical physics literature. After tracing the history of proton therapy, the book summarizes the atomic and nuclear physics background necessary for understanding proton interactions with tissue. It describes the physics of proton accelerators, the parameters of clinical proton beams, and the mechanisms to generate a conformal dose distribution in a patient. The text then covers detector systems and measuring techniques for reference dosimetry, outlines basic quality assurance and commissioning guidelines, and gives examples of Monte Carlo simulations in proton therapy. The book moves on to discussions of treatment planning for single- and multiple-field uniform doses, dose calculation concepts and algorithms, and precision and uncertainties for nonmoving and moving targets. It also examines computerized treatment plan optimization, methods for in vivo dose or beam range verification, the safety of patients and operating personnel, and the biological implications of using protons from a physics perspective. The final chapter illustrates the use of risk models for common tissue complications in treatment optimization. Along with exploring quality assurance issues and biological considerations, this practical guide collects the latest clinical studies on the use of protons in treatment planning and radiation monitoring. Suitable for both newcomers in medical physics and more seasoned specialists in radiation oncology, the book helps readers understand the uncertainties and limitations of precisely shaped dose distribution. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Drug-Induced Liver Injury , 2019-07-13 Drug-Induced Liver Injury, Volume 85, the newest volume in the Advances in Pharmacology series, presents a variety of chapters from the best authors in the field. Chapters in this new release include Cell death mechanisms in DILI, Mitochondria in DILI, Primary hepatocytes and their cultures for the testing of drug-induced liver injury, MetaHeps an alternate approach to identify IDILI, Autophagy and DILI, Biomarkers and DILI, Regeneration and DILI, Drug-induced liver injury in obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Mechanisms of Idiosyncratic Drug-Induced Liver Injury, the Evaluation and Treatment of Acetaminophen Toxicity, and much more. - Includes the authority and expertise of leading contributors in pharmacology - Presents the latest release in the Advances in Pharmacology series |
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| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Adaptive Radiation Therapy X. Allen Li, 2011-01-27 Modern medical imaging and radiation therapy technologies are so complex and computer driven that it is difficult for physicians and technologists to know exactly what is happening at the point-of-care. Medical physicists responsible for filling this gap in knowledge must stay abreast of the latest advances at the intersection of medical imaging an |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology Arun D. Singh, A. Linn Murphree, Bertil E. Damato, 2014-10-27 Written by internationally renowned experts, Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology provides practical guidance and advice on the diagnosis and management of the complete range of ocular cancers. The book supplies all of the state-of-the-art knowledge required in order to identify these cancers early and to treat them as effectively as possible. Using the information provided, readers will be able to provide effective patient care using the latest knowledge on all aspects of ophthalmic oncology, to verify diagnostic conclusions based on comparison with numerous full-color clinical photographs, and to locate required information quickly owing to the clinically focused and user-friendly format. In this volume, all aspects of the diagnosis, histopathology, genetics and treatment of retinoblastoma are discussed in detail. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Ken O'Byrne, Valerie W. Rusch, 2006 This book provides health professionals and scientists with a comprehensive overview of the mesothelioma - an asbestos induced malignancy. It includes chapters on epidemology, diagnosis, histopathology, radiology, surgery, chemotherapy, immune therapy, and radiotherapy as well as the molecular biology and future therapies. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Liver Cancer in the Middle East Brian I. Carr, 2021-09-22 This book aims to illuminate the causes, incidence, and treatments of Hepatocellular Carcinoma(HCC) or liver cancer in the politically important and societally diverse region of the Middle East. Taking a flexible and inclusive view, it examines the influences of geography, crops and diet, ethnicity, and local behavior on both diagnosis and outcomes of this disease. Understanding the different causes of liver cancer enables effective strategies for both prevention and early diagnosis while knowledge of the different treatment modalities, their uses and limitations, availability and costs, works to inform rational treatment provision and selection. Divided into four sections, this book considers the causes and clinical syndromes associated with HCC, provides a detailed overview of clinical HCC and treatment modalities, describes country-specific clinical HCC experience and practice, and considers future needs and the potential for HCC collaborations across the region. Liver Cancer in the Middle East is a useful resource for clinicians seeking insight into the second highest cause of death from cancer worldwide, governments planning social and medical services for their peoples, as well as for international aid agencies prioritizing donations. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Image-Guided Cancer Therapy Damian E. Dupuy, Yuman Fong, William N. McMullen, 2013-08-06 Image-Guided Cancer Therapy: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides clinicians with in-depth coverage of the growing, dynamic field of interventional oncology. Combining the knowledge of expert editors and authors into one powerhouse reference, this book looks at tumor ablation, HIFU, embolic therapies, emerging technologies, and radiation therapy throughout the body (liver, bone, breast, gynecologic and prostate cancers, to name just a few) , and includes discussion of different imaging modalities. In the words of Peter Mueller, MD, author of the book’s Foreword: “... The senior authors are all world renowned experts in interventional oncology, which is another example of the high quality authorship and experience that is brought to this book. The later chapters discuss therapies that are simply not covered in any other source. Everyone who is doing or wants to do ablation therapies and interventional oncology will face a time when they will be asked to use their expertise in less used and less investigated areas. There is nowhere else where the reader can get information on the prostate, breast, and gynecologic areas, and especially pediatrics....This book is an outstanding contribution to the literature and will become a ‘must read’ for all physicians who are interested in Interventional Oncology.” |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Advances in Particle Therapy Manjit Dosanjh, Jacques Bernier, 2018-05-11 Hadron therapy is a groundbreaking new method of treating cancer. Boasting greater precision than other therapies, this therapy is now utilised in many clinical settings and the field is growing. More than 50 medical facilities currently perform (or are planned to perform) this treatment, with this number set to double by 2020. This new text covers the most recent advances in hadron therapy, exploring the physics, technology, biology, diagnosis, clinical applications, and economics behind the therapy. Providing essential and up-to-date information on recent developments in the field, this book will be of interest to current and aspiring specialists from a wide range of backgrounds. Features: Multidisciplinary approach: explores the physics, IT (big data), biology, clinical applications from imaging to treatment, clinical trials, and economics associated with hadron therapy Contains the latest research and developments in this rapidly evolving field, and integrates them into the current global challenges for radiation therapy Edited by recognised leaders in the field, including the co-ordinator of ENLIGHT (the European Network for Light Ion Hadron Therapy), with chapter contributions from international leading experts in the field |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Liver Cancers Tim Cross, Daniel H. Palmer, 2018-12-12 This book explores in detail the primary liver cancers of hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma examining the pathogenesis of disease along with diagnosis and current management options together with exploration of future treatment strategies and areas of controversy. Furthermore, the book highlights management of the common secondary malignancies and touches on benign liver tumours and how to best manage these. Written in a clear and didactic style, this volume includes summaries of the key learning points and questions so that the reader can gauge their knowledge and understanding. This book is aimed to broaden the knowledge base of primary care physicians, general physicians along with specialists in hepatology, oncology and hepato-biliary surgery |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Principles and Practice of Proton Bean Therapy, AAPM Monograph Indra J. Das, Paganetti Harald, 2015-06-22 |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Surgical Pathology Dissection William H. Westra, Ralph H. Hruban, Timothy H. Phelps, Christina Isacson, 2013-03-14 Filling the need for a comprehensive, fully-illustrated guide to the subject, this practical manual demonstrates a logical approach to the preparation, dissection, and handling of the tissue specimens most commonly encountered in today's surgical pathology laboratory. Each dissection is vividly illustrated with powerful 3D line drawings created exclusively for this book. The authors discuss the clinically important features of various types of specimens and lesions over the whole range of organ systems. The consistent approach provides a valuable conceptual framework for points to bear in mind during the dissection and each chapter concludes with a convenient reminder of the important issues to address in the surgical pathology report. Indispensable for staff pathologists, residents, pathologist's assistants, histotechnologists and other laboratory personnel. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Clinical Radiation Oncology Leonard L. Gunderson, MD, MS, FASTRO, Joel E. Tepper, MD, 2015-08-26 Perfect for radiation oncology physicians and residents needing a multidisciplinary, treatment-focused resource, this updated edition continues to provide the latest knowledge in this consistently growing field. Not only will you broaden your understanding of the basic biology of disease processes, you'll also access updated treatment algorithms, information on techniques, and state-of-the-art modalities. The consistent and concise format provides just the right amount of information, making Clinical Radiation Oncology a welcome resource for use by the entire radiation oncology team. Content is templated and divided into three sections -- Scientific Foundations of Radiation Oncology, Techniques and Modalities, and Disease Sites - for quick access to information. Disease Sites chapters summarize the most important issues on the opening page and include a full-color format, liberal use of tables and figures, a closing section with a discussion of controversies and problems, and a treatment algorithm that reflects the treatment approach of the authors. Chapters have been edited for scientific accuracy, organization, format, and adequacy of outcome data (such as disease control, survival, and treatment tolerance). Allows you to examine the therapeutic management of specific disease sites based on single-modality and combined-modality approaches. Features an emphasis on providing workup and treatment algorithms for each major disease process, as well as the coverage of molecular biology and its relevance to individual diseases. Two new chapters provide an increased emphasis on stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body irradiation (SBRT). New Associate Editor, Dr. Andrea Ng, offers her unique perspectives to the Lymphoma and Hematologic Malignancies section. Key Points are summarized at the beginning of each disease-site chapter, mirroring the template headings and highlighting essential information and outcomes. Treatment algorithms and techniques, together with discussions of controversies and problems, reflect the treatment approaches employed by the authors. Disease Site Overviews allow each section editor to give a unique perspective on important issues, while online updates to Disease Site chapters ensure your knowledge is current. Disease Site chapters feature updated information on disease management and outcomes. Four videos accessible on Expert Consult include Intraoperative Irradiation, Prostate Brachytherapy, Penile Brachytherapy, and Ocular Melanoma. Thirty all-new anatomy drawings increase your visual understanding. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Encyclopedia of Radiation Oncology Luther W. Brady, Theodore Yaeger, 2012-09-15 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. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Tito Livraghi, Masatoshi Makuuchi, Luigi Buscarini, 1997-01-01 The book is edited by a multidisciplinary team, with an international group of contributors. After discussing the basic and clinical aspects of HCC the main focus of the book is on diagnosis and therapy. The book is both authoritative and practical, providing expert guidance on the various techniques used in diagnosis, such as ultrasound, CT and MRI and the appropriate therapeutic options, for example, surgical resection, transcatheter therapies and radiofrequency ablation. It is fully illustrated throughout in both colour and black and white. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer Monica Castiglione, Martine J. Piccart, 2009-07-11 Adjuvant treatment is administered prior to or as follow up to surgical procedures for breast cancer. Proven success in using medical therapies allowing for breast conserving procedures or reducing risk of occurrence. Although there has been much progress towards a cure, including the introduction of new targeted therapies, metastasizing cancer remains highly incurable. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Cancer Regional Therapy Yuman Fong, T. Clark Gamblin, Ernest S. Han, Byrne Lee, Jonathan S. Zager, 2019-12-10 This book is a state-of-the-art overview of cancer regional therapy (CRT) for the surgeons and interventional radiologists active in CRT development and research. The goals of this book are 1) to review the theory and practice of cancer regional therapies including pharmacology, devices, techniques, and workflow, 2) illustrate the most common procedures performed in the interventional and operating rooms, and 3) discuss data supporting use of CRT. This is meant to be a definitive text on the theory and practice of CRT. It begins with a summary of the history, technical principles that underlie regional therapy. The following parts discuss current data and practice in peritoneal, liver, limb, pleural and other sites. Included in the practice are considerations of workflow and financial issues revolving around CRT. Novel techniques and therapies under investigation are presented to inform the direction of the field. Cancer Regional Therapy summarizes the history, current technology, common procedures, and future prospects in this field and includes procedures from many surgical and interventional radiologic disciplines. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Perioperative Chemotherapy U. Metzger, F. Largiader, H.-J. Senn, 2012-12-06 One reason for failure to cure solid tumors by surgery appears to be the impossibility of controlling metastases that are present but latent at the time of operation. This failure is a common clinical experience with aggressive neoplasms. but it is not always appreciated in tumors with longer survival times. e. g .• breast and colon cancer. In addition. recent evidence indicates that after resection of a primary tumor micrometas tases from it might be enhanced by suppression of immune and reticu loendothelial functions of the host. Other factors, such as increase of coagulability and stress in the perioperative period, can also promote tumor growth. The development of new metastases might be facilitated by cells forced into the circulation during operative manipulations. Such events could be important for the outcome of treatment and it is suggested that preventive measures should be directed to this systemic component of solid tumors. Radical surgery can reduce the number of tumor cells to a subclinical 3 6 stage (10 to 10 cells) in which chemotherapy might be more effective than in advanced stages. Chemotherapy, on the other hand, might aggravate the surgical morbidity by influencing the wound healing pro cess, by decreasing the immune response, and/or by toxicity to the bone marrow and to the gastrointestinal tract, for example. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation David E. Wazer, Douglas W. Arthur, Frank Vicini, 2009-08-11 Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) is being rapidly introduced into the clinical management of early breast cancer. APBI, in fact, encompasses a number of different techniques and approaches that include brachytherapy, intraoperative, and external beam techniques. There is currently no single source that describes these techniques and their clinical implementation. This text is a concise handbook designed to assist the clinician in the implementation of APBI. This includes a review of the principles that underlie APBI, a practical and detailed description of each technique for APBI, a review of current clinical results of APBI, and a review of the incidence and management of treatment related complications. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: New Technologies in Radiation Oncology Wolfgang C. Schlegel, Thomas Bortfeld, Anca Ligia Grosu, 2006-01-27 - Summarizes the state of the art in the most relevant areas of medical physics and engineering applied to radiation oncology - Covers all relevant areas of the subject in detail, including 3D imaging and image processing, 3D treatment planning, modern treatment techniques, patient positioning, and aspects of verification and quality assurance - Conveys information in a readily understandable way that will appeal to professionals and students with a medical background as well as to newcomers to radiation oncology from the field of physics |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Hepatocellular Carcinoma Yujin Hoshida, 2019-08-05 This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current limitations and unmet needs in Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It also provides newly emerging concepts, approaches, and technologies to address challenges. Topics covered include changing landscape of HCC etiologies in association with health disparities, framework of clinical management algorithm, new and experimental modalities of HCC diagnosis and prognostication, multidisciplinary treatment options including rapidly evolving molecular targeted therapies and immune therapies, multi-omics molecular characterization, and clinically relevant experimental models. The book is intended to assist collaboration between the diverse disciplines and facilitate forward and reverse translation between basic and clinical research by providing a comprehensive overview of relevant areas, covering epidemiological trend and population-level patient management strategies, new diagnostic and prognostic tools, recent advances in the standard care and novel therapeutic approaches, and new concepts in pathogenesis and experimental approaches and tools, by experts and opinion leaders in their respective fields. By thoroughly and concisely covering whole aspects of HCC care, Hepatocellular Carcinoma serves as a valuable reference for multidisciplinary readers, and promotes the development of personalized precision care strategies that lead to substantial improvement of disease burden and patient prognosis in HCC. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Radiation Therapy for Liver Tumors Jeffrey Meyer, Tracey Schefter, 2017-07-02 The management of liver tumors is a nexus of interactions among multiple medical specialties, including radiation oncology. A multitude of liver-directed therapies are available for patients, ranging from surgery and liver transplantation to intra-arterial therapies, thermal ablation procedures, systemic therapies, and radiation treatments. With the introduction of hypofractionated irradiation, particle therapy, and radioembolization, there is growing interest in the use of radiation as a treatment for liver malignancies. This book examines basic principles of the management of liver tumors. The evolving roles of x-ray and particle therapies as well as radioembolization in the treatment of liver tumors is the main focus. A theme of multidisciplinary management is also emphasized, as surgical, interventional and systemic therapies are reviewed. A unique resource that discusses the role of radiation treatment in the context of other liver-directed therapies, Radiation Therapy for Liver Tumors is of broad interest to radiation oncologists, surgeons, hepatologists, medical oncologists, and radiologists. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: MRI for Radiotherapy Gary Liney, Uulke van der Heide, 2019-06-20 This book provides, for the first time, a unified approach to the application of MRI in radiotherapy that incorporates both a physics and a clinical perspective. Readers will find detailed information and guidance on the role of MRI in all aspects of treatment, from dose planning, with or without CT, through to response assessment. Extensive coverage is devoted to the latest technological developments and emerging options. These include hybrid MRI treatment systems, such as MRI-Linac and proton-guided systems, which are ushering in an era of real-time MRI guidance. The past decade has witnessed an unprecedented rise in the use of MRI in the radiation treatment of cancer. The development of highly conformal dose delivery techniques has led to a growing need to harness advanced imaging for patient treatment. With its flexible soft tissue contrast and ability to acquire functional information, MRI offers advantages at all stages of treatment. In documenting the state of the art in the field, this book will be of value to a wide range of professionals. The authors are international experts drawn from the scientific committee of the 2017 MR in RT symposium and the faculty of the ESTRO teaching course on imaging for physicists. |
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| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Molecular Targeted Radiosensitizers Henning Willers, Iris Eke, 2020-08-10 Molecular Targeted Radiosensitizers: Opportunities and Challenges provides the reader with a comprehensive review of key pre-clinical research components required to identify effective radiosensitizing drugs. The book features discussions on the mechanisms and markers of clinical radioresistance, pre-clinical screening of targeted radiosensitizers, 3D radiation biology for studying radiosensitizers, in vivo determinations of local tumor control, genetically engineered mouse models for studying radiosensitizers, targeting the DNA damage response for radiosensitization, targeting tumor metabolism to overcome radioresistance, radiosensitizers in the era of immuno-oncology, and more. Additionally, the book features discussions on high-throughput drug screening, predictive biomarkers, pre-clinical tumor models, and the influence of the tumor microenvironment and the immune system, with a specific focus on the challenges radiation oncologists and medical oncologists currently face in testing radiosensitizers in human cancers. Edited by two acclaimed experts in radiation biology and radiosensitizers, with thirteen chapters contributed by experts, this new volume presents an in-depth look at current developments within a rapidly moving field, with a look at where the field will be heading and providing comprehensive insight into the framework of targeted radiosensitzer development. Essential reading for investigators in cancer research and radiation biology. |
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| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Proton and Charged Particle Radiotherapy Thomas F. De Laney, Hanne M. Kooy, 2008 This volume is the first comprehensive and practical clinical reference on proton and charged particle radiotherapy. The first half of the book explains the treatment delivery systems used, offers detailed guidance on treatment planning techniques, examines key clinical issues in proton radiotherapy, and reviews recent experience with heavier charged particle radiotherapy. The second half of the book offers how-to information on treatment of pediatric tumors, lymphomas, and tumors of the central nervous system, eye, skull base, cervical spine, bone and soft tissue, paranasal sinus, nasal cavity, nasopharynx, oropharynx, oral cavity, salivary glands, prostate, lung, gastrointestinal tract, female reproductive tract, and breast. More than 100 full-color illustrations complement the text. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Proton Therapy Thomas J. FitzGerald, Maryann Bishop-Jodoin, 2021-08-18 Over the past twenty-five years, proton therapy has become more prominent worldwide. It is an important component of clinical radiation therapy for both adult and pediatric clinical care. Due to the inherent ability of protons to spare normal tissue, protons will continue to develop and become increasingly important in radiation oncology. As such, Proton Therapy - Current Status and Future Directions reviews many aspects of proton care including the application of protons in modern clinical trials. It also reviews problems associated with the migration of proton care worldwide and examines the future direction of proton care. This project was created by colleagues at IntechOpen and was carefully managed by Romina Rovan. It has been a privilege to help coordinate the text and chapters designed to acknowledge the history, footprint, and growing interest of proton care worldwide. Proton management is now embedded in the clinical trials process. In pediatric care, proton delivery is embedded with photons for the management of pediatric malignancies and adult groups have initiated proton-specific clinical trials. A proton registry has been established and outcomes are under evaluation. Due to the inherent ability of protons to spare normal tissue, protons will continue to develop and become increasingly important in radiation oncology. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Hepatocellular Carcinoma W. Y. Lau, 2008-01-01 1. Epidemiology / Trishe Y.-M. Leong and Anthony S.-Y. Leong -- 2. Liver terminology and anatomy / Steven M. Strasberg -- 3. Assessment of liver function / Darren V. Mann -- 4. Prevention / Michael C. Kew -- 5. Screening / Morris Sherman -- 6. Presentation and diagnosis / Dario Ribero, Gareth Morris-Stiff and Jean-Nicolas Vauthey -- 7. Tumor markers / John Y. H. Chan and Zhi Wang -- 8. Imaging / Simon S. M. Ho and Simon C. H. Yu -- 9. Pathology / Anthony S.-Y. Leong, Trishe Y.-M. Leong and Pongsak Wannakrairot -- 10. Molecular aspects / John Y. H. Chan, Kenneth K. H. Lee, Yiu-Loon Chui and Macus T. Kuo -- 11. Staging / Justin M. Burns and Frederick L. Greene -- 12. Selection of patients for liver resection / Eric C. H. Lai, W. Y. Lau and Darren V. Mann -- 13. Problems associated with liver resection in cirrhotic patients / Cheng-Chung Wu -- 14. Preoperative portal vein embolization / Takuya Hashimoto and Masatoshi Makuuchi -- 15. Intraoperative ultrasound / Guido Torzilli and Henri Bismuth -- 16. Surgical treatment / Jacques Belghiti -- 17. Anterior approach using the hanging technique / Jacques Belghiti and Barbara Alkofer -- 18. Segment-based liver resection / W. Y. Lau and Eric C. H. Lai -- 19. Intrahepatic glissonian approach / Bernard Launois and Khoon Hean Tay -- 20. Ultrasonically guided segmentectomy and subsegmentectomy / Taku Aoki, Norihiro Kokudo and Masatoshi Makuuchi -- 21. Isolated caudate lobe resection (resection of couinaud segment 1) / Shu-You Peng -- 22. Laparoscopic Liver Resection / Rong Liu -- 23. Techniques of vascular control and protective strategies for parenchymal transection / Markus K. Müller, Henrik Petrowsky and Pierre-Alain Clavien -- 24. Techniques of liver transection / Eric T. Castaldo and C. Wright Pinson -- 25. Radiofrequency-assisted liver resection / Long R. Jiao and Nagy A. Habib -- 26. Cytoreductive (tumor-debulking) surgery / Eric C. H. Lai and W. Y. Lau -- 27. Cryosurgery / George Petrou and David L. Morris -- 28. Liver transplantation / Chao-Long Chen and Allan M. Concejero / 29. Local ablative therapy / Tito Livraghi -- 30. Regional therapy / W. Y. Lau and Eric C. H. Lai -- 31. Systemic chemotherapy / Thomas W. T. Leung -- 32. Neoadjuvant/adjuvant/chemoprevention therapy and tumor downstaging / W. Y. Lau and Eric C. H. Lai -- 33. Management of portal vein tumor thrombus / W. Y. Lau, Eric C. H. Lai and Simon C. H. Yu -- 34. Palliative care / Winnie Yeo and Anthony T. C. Chan -- 35. Management of specific complications / Eric C. H. Lai and W. Y. Lau -- 36. Management of acute liver failure / A. R. Nitin Rao -- 37. Extracorporeal energy therapy / Eric C. H. Lai and W. Y. Lau |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Avoiding Cancer One Day at a Time Lynne Eldridge, Lynne Stoesz-Eldridge, David Borgeson, 2006-12 The mortality rate from cancer hasn't changed in 60 years despite the billions invested to find a cure. Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time provides solid, practical advice for preventing cancer by avoiding carcinogens and implementing lifestyle/dietary practices that modify cancer causing factors. Combining their experience in family medicine and epidemiology with their passion for disease prevention, the authors provide the most up to date and effective advice for preventing cancer from developing in ourselves and our loved ones. Many ?how to? examples for preventing cancer by being environmentally aware, avoiding infections, living the proper lifestyle and getting the proper nutrition are provided. Chapter by chapter summaries and listings of the latest cancer prevention web sites are great references. Worksheets assist readers in implementing the advice in very tangible ways, and the recipe collection of cancer avoiding meals is a winner! |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Diagnosing and Treating Adult Cancers and Associated Impairments National Academies Of Sciences Engineeri, National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, Health And Medicine Division, Board On Health Care Services, Committee on Diagnosing and Treating Adult Cancers, 2021-11-10 Cancer is the second leading cause of death among adults in the United States after heart disease. However, improvements in cancer treatment and earlier detection are leading to growing numbers of cancer survivors. As the number of cancer survivors grows, there is increased interest in how cancer and its treatments may affect a person's ability to work, whether the person has maintained employment throughout the treatment or is returning to work at a previous, current, or new place of employment. Cancer-related impairments and resulting functional limitations may or may not lead to disability as defined by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), however, adults surviving cancer who are unable to work because of cancer-related impairments and functional limitations may apply for disability benefits from SSA. At the request of SSA, Diagnosing and Treating Adult Cancers and Associated Impairments provides background information on breast cancer, lung cancer, and selected other cancers to assist SSA in its review of the listing of impairments for disability assessments. This report addresses several specific topics, including determining the latest standards of care as well as new technologies for understanding disease processes, treatment modalities, and the effect of cancer on a person's health and functioning, in order to inform SSA's evaluation of disability claims for adults with cancer. |
| can proton therapy be used for liver cancer: Toxicity of Chemotherapy Michael Clinton Perry, John W. Yarbro, 1984 |
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We therefore sought to compare clinical outcomes of proton versus photon ablative radiation therapy in pa- tients with unresectable HCC.
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Purpose: Our purpose was to assess the safety and efficacy of intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for the treatment of hepa- tocellular carcinoma (HCC). Methods and Materials: A …
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Although tumors can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy and standard X-ray radiation, proton therapy can be particularly beneficial for patients with certain types of cancer and some non …
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proton therapy (PT), with its unique dosimetric character-istics of a finite range in tissue along with a zero dose beyond the end of its path, may represent an excellent RT option for primary liver …
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Proton beams deposit their maximum dose near the end of their path, known as the Bragg peak, which is followed by a rapid decline in dose resulting in minimal dose distal to the target.
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To explore a more robust treatment planning method, this study evaluated the dosimetric characteristics and robustness of two proton therapy planning methods for liver cancer.
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IMPT can be used as a stand-alone treatment option, or in conjunction with other cancer treatment modalities such as chemotherapy. Effectively treat hard-to-reach areas. Our doctors are able to …
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treatment, while optimising the radiation dose to kill cancer cells. Proton therapy is suitable for various cancer types, including brain cancer, head and neck cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, …
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favoring proton therapy. Additionally, proton therapy resulted in prevention of weight loss, lower opioid use, and less gastrostomy tube dependence. 15,16,17 Proton therapy provides …
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Fig. 1 A case of liver metastasis treated with proton beam therapy. a Before proton beam therapy (PBT), the size of liver metastasis was about 70 mm. b Proton beams were delivered via 3 …
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techniques for standard Bragg peak proton therapy are not fast enough for ultra-high dose rates to be achieved. Instead, Bragg peak FLASH-PT can make use of patient-specific static …
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Which types of cancer should be considered for proton therapy? • Brain cancer and spinal tumors • Breast cancer • Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer • Gynecologic cancer • Head and neck cancer • …
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following proton therapy.10 In another series, in six patients with HCC who went on to have liver transplantation 6 to 18 months after proton therapy (63 Gy equivalent in 15 fractions), two …
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Most tumors can be treated with proton therapy. Proton therapy may be a treatment option for your patient depending on factors such as: • The type and size of cancer • The cancer’s …
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the treatment of liver cancer, killing the cancer without breaking the skin or using radiation.2,3 4.2 In March this year, Professor Wah achieved a global first, treating a 73 year old patient for …
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therapy before liver transplantation. 3. EBRT can be used for large tumours and tumours with major vascular invasion, unlike radiofrequency ablation (which cannot ... proton beam therapy …
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the uninvolved liver. With recent advances in radiation therapy techniques, EBRT is now considered a reasonable treatment option for patients with localized HCC, along-side …
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therapy is often used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and superficial (on the surface) skin conditions. Protons. At some cancer centers, proton beam radiation may be an option. …
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variable RBE for an intensity-modulated proton therapy treat-ment of a liver patient. Material and methods Patient data The analysis was based on a 4D CT dataset of a liver cancer patient. …
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therapy. Compared with photon radiation therapy, proton therapy has markedly less exit dose because the dose deposited by the protons is at a maximum near the end of their range. Thus, …
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Worldwide, approximately 50% of all cancer patients undergo radiotherapy (Delaney et al 2005). As a highly advanced form of radiotherapy, proton therapy offers an important advantage over …
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and liver malignancies,9 and trials in low- and high-grade gliomas (NRG-BN001, NRG-BN005), liver cancer (NRG-GI003A), breast cancer,10 and other malignancies are ongoing. Regardless …
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Modelling organ and source used liver organ who contain of cancer tissue and research reactor. Variation of boron concentration was 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 47 μg/g cancer. ... proton …
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medical physics can be made even more effective and better targeted to treat cancers. • Proton therapy: The new Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital is built …
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Accurate dose calculation is vitally important for proton therapy. Pencil beam (PB) model-based dose calculation ... We used 290 patients (90 with head and neck, 93 with liver, 75 with …
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