Radiation therapy for pelvic malignancy and its consequences - Eli Ehrenpreis

This book provides a state-of-the-art review of the role of radiation therapy in various pelvic malignancies as well as the consequences of the radiation in the pelvic tissues. With sections covering the role of radiation therapy in the various pelvic malignancies, the pathophysiology of radiation related injury and the risk factors that increase the possibility of such an injury, and the latest in medical, endoscopic and surgical therapies for these radiation related complications the text offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of radiation therapy in the human pelvis, its role and the adverse effects on the pelvic organs. Written by experts in the field with readers in mind, Radiation Therapy for Pelvic Malignancy and its Consequences is the first of its kind standalone reference on the subject. Radiation Therapy for Pelvic Malignancy and its Consequences is of great value to urologists, medical radiation and gynecological oncologists, and gastroenterologists.

Eli D. Ehrenpreis, MD

Director, Center for the Study of Complex Disease

Staff Gastroenterologist

NorthShore University Health System

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine

University of Chicago Medical School

NorthShore University Health System

Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Division

Highland Park, Il

Robert de W. Marsh, MD FACP

Chief, Gastrointestinal Oncology

Department of Medicine

NorthShore University Health System

Clinical Professor

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

1 Highland Park Hospital, 777 Park Avenue West

Highland Park, IL

William Small, Jr., MD, FACRO, FACR, FASTRO

Professor and Vice Chairman

Department of Radiation Oncology

Associate Medical Director

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

303 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

"This book primarily focuses on clinical outcome and management as opposed to radiation therapy treatment technique and planning. … Radiation therapy educators also might benefit from this book by using passages from it in their course material." (Brandon C Weiss, Radiation Therapist, Vol. 26 (1), 2017)

"This is a broad overview of the use of radiation therapy for the treatment of pelvic malignancies with a focus on complications and their management. … This is a valuable resource for students, residents, and practicing physicians. … This book provides a high quality overview of pelvic complications related to radiation therapy. Even experts in treatment of pelvic malignancies will gain greater knowledge of this topic from this book." (Mark D. Hurwitz, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2015)