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MRI of the Prostate

Author : Andrew B. Rosenkrantz
Publisher : Thieme
ISBN 13 : 1626232695
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (262 download)

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Book Synopsis MRI of the Prostate by : Andrew B. Rosenkrantz

Download or read book MRI of the Prostate written by Andrew B. Rosenkrantz and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the fundamental principles and clinical applications of the diagnostic and risk assessment imaging test of choice for prostate cancer: prostate MRI Although prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the USA, it can be treated successfully if detected early. Disease management has gradually changed to a paradigm that relies on close monitoring through active surveillance in select patients, as well as ongoing refinements in treatment interventions, including minimally invasive procedures. This has resulted in a critical need for a more exacting methodology for performing targeted biopsies, assessing risk levels, and devising treatment strategies. Prostate MRI has emerged as the most precise, state-of-the-art imaging modality for prostate cancer diagnosis and management, thereby creating an immediate demand for radiologists to become proficient in its use. Conceived and edited by a leading authority, with contributions from renowned experts in the field, MRI of the Prostate: A Practical Approach is the first book to tackle this important topic. It provides an overview of the fundamentals of prostate MRI acquisition, interpretation, and reporting. Readers will benefit from a wide range of insightful perspectives gleaned from years of hands-on experience. Key Highlights Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) for prostate MRI interpretation and cancer risk scoring Clinical pearls on the optimization and application of prostate MRI for risk assessment, disease staging, MRI-targeted biopsy, recurrent disease, and active surveillance The emerging utilization of PET and PET/MRI for primary prostate cancer evaluation More than 700 illustrations with one entirely image-based chapter featuring educational case studies Radiologists will learn how to optimally perform and interpret prostate MRI, and referring physicians will learn to integrate it into day-to-day practice. This book is an essential resource for radiologists and radiology residents, as well as urologists, oncologists, MRI technicians, and other medical practitioners who treat patients with genitourinary disorders.

Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis 2018-2021

Author : Juerg Hodler
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319750194
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Book Synopsis Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis 2018-2021 by : Juerg Hodler

Download or read book Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis 2018-2021 written by Juerg Hodler and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book deals with imaging of the abdomen and pelvis, an area that has seen considerable advances over the past several years, driven by clinical as well as technological developments. The respective chapters, written by internationally respected experts in their fields, focus on imaging diagnosis and interventional therapies in abdominal and pelvic disease; they cover all relevant imaging modalities, including magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and positron emission tomography. As such, the book offers a comprehensive review of the state of the art in imaging of the abdomen and pelvis. It will be of interest to general radiologists, radiology residents, interventional radiologists, and clinicians from other specialties who want to update their knowledge in this area.

Atlas of Multiparametric Prostate MRI

Author : Joan C. Vilanova
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319617869
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Atlas of Multiparametric Prostate MRI written by Joan C. Vilanova and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atlas provides a comprehensive, state of the art review of the use of multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) for the imaging of prostate cancer, covering aspects from diagnosis and loco-regional staging through to the role of the technique after treatment and follow-up. The book contains a wealth of high-resolution images, many of them in color, and displays the anatomical-MRI–pathological correlation whenever appropriate. Readers will find a helpful overview on the current standardized method for reading and reporting on mpMRI, the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS), version 2. Dedicated chapters focus on differential diagnosis and imaging pitfalls, and the inclusion of helpful diagrams and algorithms will further assist in image interpretation, enabling readers to ease and improve their use of mpMRI. Edited and written by very experienced radiologists, pathologists, and urologists; the Atlas of Multiparametric Prostate MRI will serve as a unique source of clinically relevant information and an aid to disease management for radiologists, urologists, pathologists, radiotherapists, and oncologists.

Reading MRI of the Prostate

Author : Ananya Panda
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3319993577
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Reading MRI of the Prostate written by Ananya Panda and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a concise guide to prostate cancer imaging. Beginning with normal MR anatomy, the book details the various components of a typical mpMRI protocol and discusses MR interpretation and reporting under PI-RADS version 2 guidelines. MR appearances of atypical locations of prostate cancer, common tumor mimics, MR-guided biopsy strategies, and the role of active surveillance are also covered. Reading MRI of the Prostate aims to help urologists and radiologists understand the evaluation and interpretation of prostate MRIs.

Prostate MRI Essentials

Author : Temel Tirkes
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030459357
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Prostate MRI Essentials written by Temel Tirkes and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a basic, practical guide to performing and interpreting state-of-the-art prostate MRI, utilizing the latest guidelines in the field. Prostate MRI has become one of the fastest growing examinations in the radiology practice, and this demand has continuously increased within the past decade. Since it is relatively new, MRI of the prostate is predominantly being performed at academic institutions, however there is a growing demand within the lower-tier health care institutions to offer this examination to their patients. This is an ideal guide for radiologists who want to enhance or initiate prostate MRI service for their referring clinicians and as a manual for technologists and those who are in training. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, exceeded only by lung cancer. The best predictor of disease outcome lies with correct diagnosis, which requires precise imaging and diagnostic procedures aided by prostate MRI. Urologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists all agree that multi-parametric prostate MRI is essential for evaluation of prostate cancer. However, the technical aspects of prostate MR imaging are not as straightforward as for the other imaging modalities and constantly evolving. Its small size presents a real challenge to the radiologist, who needs to do the T2 and diffusion weighted images and perform a dynamic contrast enhanced sequence correctly. These images may also need to be analyzed on an independent workstation. Due to the absence of a current reference manual, when a radiologist wants to establish a prostate imaging service, he/she needs to attend dedicated prostate MR workshops or dive into the literature search alone, only to get more confused about what to do and how to do it. With this book, expert authors were asked to give clear guidance to those who want to enhance or initiate their prostate imaging service. With this much-needed, concise, practical guidance, radiologists can perform and interpret multi-parametric prostate MRI in a standardized fashion, in concordance with PI-RADS v2.1 that can be applicable to all available hardware platforms (GE, Philips, Siemens, Toshiba). Additionally, they can perform post-processing for possible targeted biopsy and interpret post-therapy and PET studies. The book discusses imaging protocols (planning and prescription) and sequence parameters with representative images for each MRI sequence. This handbook-style practical manual can be used in the radiology reading room by those interpreting the MR exam as a reference as well as at the MRI scanner by the technologists as a guide. Coverage of basic prostate anatomy, pathology, Urologists’ point of view, MRI guided radiation treatment planning and molecular imaging is also included. Throughout the book, authors will discuss basics, pitfalls, and provide tips in image acquisition and interpretation, alongside several case examples.

Imaging and Focal Therapy of Early Prostate Cancer

Author : Thomas J. Polascik
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783319842714
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (427 download)

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Book Synopsis Imaging and Focal Therapy of Early Prostate Cancer by : Thomas J. Polascik

Download or read book Imaging and Focal Therapy of Early Prostate Cancer written by Thomas J. Polascik and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text encompass an up-to-date, comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art for gland preserving therapies. Fully updated and revised, this text evaluates the scientific evidence for the evolving trend to treat intermediate risk, clinically localized prostate cancer in a focally ablative manner with novel gland-preserving, focal therapy methods. Various ablative devices such as high intensity focused ultrasound, irreversible electroporation, photodynamic therapy, cryotherapy and laser ablation, among others, is discussed in regard to their strengths and limitations as a therapeutic modality. Emphasis is placed on patient selection and outcomes utilizing both advanced imaging techniques and pathologic evaluation. Current and new approaches to image cancer foci within the prostate (multiparametric ultrasonography, multiparametric magnetic resonance image, etc) are presented along with various biopsy techniques, including robotics to map prostate cancer. Patient selection based on imaging and genomic classification, adjuvants to enhance therapy, treatment strategy, outcomes and patient centered concerns is discussed, providing an acceptable balance between cancer control and improved quality of life for patients. Written by experts in the field and lavishly illustrated with detailed line-art and photographs, Imaging and Focal Therapy of Early Prostate Cancer, Second Edition is designed as a comprehensive resource for urologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, radiologists, uropathologists, molecular biologists, biomedical engineers, other clinicians –- residents, fellows, nurses and allied professionals -- and researchers with an interest in the diagnosis and novel treatment of prostate cancer. It will provide insight into the latest research and clinical applications of image-guided diagnosis and minimally invasive focal, gland-preserving treatment for prostate cancer.

Anatomy for Urologic Surgeons in the Digital Era

Author : Emre Huri
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030594793
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Book Synopsis Anatomy for Urologic Surgeons in the Digital Era by : Emre Huri

Download or read book Anatomy for Urologic Surgeons in the Digital Era written by Emre Huri and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a practical guide in the use of imaging and visualization technologies in urology. It details how output from diagnostic systems, can be represented through synthetic, virtual and augmented reality tools, such as holograms and three dimensional (3D) modelling and how they can improve everyday surgical procedures including laparoscopic, robotic-assisted, open, endoscopic along with the latest and most innovative approaches. Anatomy for Urologic Surgeons in the Digital Era: Scanning, Modelling and 3D Printing systematically reviews diagnostic imaging, visualization tools available in urology and is a valuable resource for all practicing and in-training urological surgeons.

Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis

Author : Khaled M. Elsayes
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1493918842
Total Pages : 1062 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (939 download)

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Book Synopsis Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis by : Khaled M. Elsayes

Download or read book Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis written by Khaled M. Elsayes and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 1062 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers concise descriptions of cross-sectional imaging studies of the abdomen and pelvis, supplemented with over 1100 high-quality images and discussion of state-of-the-art techniques. It is based on the most common clinical cases encountered in daily practice and uses an algorithmic approach to help radiologists arrive first at a working differential diagnosis and then reach an accurate diagnosis based on imaging features, which incorporate clinical, laboratory, and other underlying contexts. The book is organized by anatomical organ of origin and each chapter provides a brief anatomical background of the organ under review; explores various cross-sectional imaging techniques and common pathologies; and presents practical algorithms based on frequently encountered imaging features. Special emphasis is placed on the role of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In addition to algorithmic coverage of many pathological entities in various abdominopelvic organs, unique topics are also examined, such as imaging of organ transplant (including kidney, liver and pancreas), evaluation of perianal fistula, and assessment of rectal carcinoma and prostate carcinoma by MRI. Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis: A Practical Algorithmic Approach is a unique and practical resource for radiologists, fellows, and residents.

Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

Author : Andrew W. Bruce
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1447113985
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)

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Book Synopsis Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate by : Andrew W. Bruce

Download or read book Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate written by Andrew W. Bruce and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carcinoma of the prostate increasingly dominates the attention of urologists for both scientific and clinical reasons. The search for an explanation and the prediction of the variable behaviour of the malignant prostatic cell continues unabated. The search for more precise tumour staging and more effective treatment is equally vigorous. Editors Andrew Bruce and John Trachtenberg have assembled acknowledged leaders in prostate cancer to present those areas of direct interest to the clinician. There are a number of other topics that might have been considered but most of these, such as experimental tumour models or biochemical factors affecting cell growth, still lack immediate application for the clinician. Carcinoma of the prostate continues to have its highest incidence in the western world, and the difference in comparison with the incidence in the Far East appears to be real and not masked by diagnostic or other factors. A number of other epidemiological aspects need careful analysis: Is the incidence increasing? Is the survival improving? Is the prognosis worse in the younger patient? Epidemiological data are easily misused and misinterpreted so that a precise analysis of the known facts makes an important opening chapter to this book.

Prostate Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, E-Book

Author : Nicola Schieda
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0443183570
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (431 download)

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Book Synopsis Prostate Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Nicola Schieda

Download or read book Prostate Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, E-Book written by Nicola Schieda and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-11-17 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Radiologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Nicola Schieda and Andrei Purysko bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Prostate Imaging. Worldwide, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in males, and MRI scans can give doctors a very clear picture of the prostate and nearby areas. In this issue, top experts discuss key topics such as a contemporary approach to prostate imaging and data reporting system score 3 lesions; the expanding role of MRI and use of PRECISE criteria in the active surveillance of prostate cancer; MRI-guided prostate cancer therapies; and more. - Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including update on optimization of prostate MRI technique and image quality; prostate imaging and data reporting system (PI-RADS) Version 2.1 pitfalls in prostate MRI interpretation; prostate cancer staging with MRI; PSMA PET: pearls and pitfalls; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on prostate imaging, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Radiology of the Lower Urinary Tract

Author : Erich K. Lang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642844316
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (428 download)

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Book Synopsis Radiology of the Lower Urinary Tract by : Erich K. Lang

Download or read book Radiology of the Lower Urinary Tract written by Erich K. Lang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significant recent advances in the imaging of the lower urinary tract are comprehensively presented in this handbook. It offers information on both imaging examinations and interventional techniques with all the modern modalities, including MRI and ultrasound. The contributors are all experts in clinical urology; their varying and at times conflicting opinions track the fast-moving pace in the field and demonstrate the complexity of the subject. The approach is disease-oriented, though grouped by anatomic region. Each chapter covers etiology, physiology, pathology, epidemiology, clinical presentations and especially diagnostic imaging, but also the appropriate interventional radiologic techniques for both diagnosis and treatment.

Prostatic Artery Embolization

Author : Ari J. Isaacson
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030234711
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Prostatic Artery Embolization written by Ari J. Isaacson and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively covers prostatic artery embolization (PAE) in interventional radiology (IR). PAE is a recently developed procedure primarily for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is an extremely common problem, affecting the urination of about half of men over the age of 50. PAE is a minimally invasive IR procedure that improves urinary symptoms secondary to BPH and, unlike most available BPH treatments, carries very little risk of compromising sexual function. It should be noted, however, that PAE is known to be a very difficult procedure due to the variations in pelvic arterial anatomy and small diameter of the target vessels. Because of the inherent challenge, interventional radiologists need resources to learn how to perform PAE, so they can add this exciting new procedure to their practice. This comprehensive, yet compact, text covers everything from patient evaluation, through procedure, and finally how to deal with failure or repeat procedures. Expert authors who are responsible for more than a third of PAEs performed in the United States include best practices and detailed steps for performing PAE, with potential pitfalls and related issues considered. Readers should come away from reading the text feeling confident in being able to provide PAE to their patients, whether it be for BPH, hemorrhage, or hematuria. This is an ideal guide for interventional radiologists hoping to learn or improve their skills for PAE.

Atlas of Handheld Ultrasound

Author : Bret P. Nelson
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319738550
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Atlas of Handheld Ultrasound written by Bret P. Nelson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-25 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atlas comprehensively covers the use of basic ultrasound (US) scanning technologies to recognize both normal and pathologic states. It covers how to use US for soft tissue diagnosis, assessing cardiac function, pericardial effusion, tamponade, peripheral veins, gallbladder, bowel, kidneys, skull, sinuses, eye, pleura, scrotum and testes. Atlas of Handheld Ultrasound provides detailed clinically relevant examples of how US can be used to aid diagnosis across a wide range of medical disciplines. Chapters are formatted in a clear and easy-to-follow format, with a range of interactive material to aid the reader in developing a deep understanding of how to use and interpret US correctly. It therefore provides a critical resource on how to use the modality for both specialist and non-specialist practitioners.

MR Imaging of the Prostate, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

Author : Aytekin Oto
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323581730
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (235 download)

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Book Synopsis MR Imaging of the Prostate, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America by : Aytekin Oto

Download or read book MR Imaging of the Prostate, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America written by Aytekin Oto and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-02-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on MR Imaging of the Prostate, and is edited by Dr. Aytekin Oto. Articles will include: Prostate cancer diagnosis and management: A urologist’s perspective; MRI of prostate zonal anatomy; Technique of Multi-parametric MRI of the prostate; Multi-parametric MRI- interpretation including PIRADS v2; Prostate MRI for screening and active surveillance; Prostate MRI for staging; Prostate MRI for post-treatment evaluation and recurrence; Pitfalls in prostate MRI; MRI-targeted prostate biopsies; MRI-guided focal treatment for prostate cancer; Role of Prostate MRI in radiation oncology; Challenges and future directions of prostate MRI; and more!

PET/CT in Prostate Cancer

Author : Gary Cook
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319576240
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Book Synopsis PET/CT in Prostate Cancer by : Gary Cook

Download or read book PET/CT in Prostate Cancer written by Gary Cook and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket book explains the significant and well-documented impact that PET/CT can have on the management of prostate cancer through the provision of high-quality evidence regarding function and structure. Up-to-date information is supplied on the relevance of PET/CT to diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy, including the emerging role of PET/CT with PSMA. Readers will also find clear explanation of the relation of the clinical and pathological background to imaging and the value of PET/CT compared with conventional radiological imaging. The book will be an excellent asset for referring clinicians, nuclear medicine/radiology physicians, radiographers/technologists, and nurses who routinely work in nuclear medicine and participate in multidisciplinary meetings. It is published within the Springer series Clinicians’ Guides to Radionuclide Hybrid Imaging, which presents contributions from professionals worldwide who share a common purpose in promoting nuclear medicine as an important imaging specialty for the diagnosis and management of oncological and non-oncological conditions.

Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers

Author : Ralph Blum
Publisher : Other Press, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1590513428
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers written by Ralph Blum and published by Other Press, LLC. This book was released on 2010 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the effectiveness of the prostatectomy and surveys the latest research in prostate cancer managment.

Image-Guided IMRT

Author : Thomas Bortfeld
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540303561
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (43 download)

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Book Synopsis Image-Guided IMRT by : Thomas Bortfeld

Download or read book Image-Guided IMRT written by Thomas Bortfeld and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-05-28 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), one of the most important developments in radiation oncology in the past 25 years, involves technology to deliver radiation to tumors in the right location, quantity and time. Unavoidable irradiation of surrounding normal tissues is distributed so as to preserve their function. The achievements and future directions in the field are grouped in the three sections of the book, each suitable for supporting a teaching course. Part 1 contains topical reviews of the basic principles of IMRT, part 2 describes advanced techniques such as image-guided and biologically based approaches, and part 3 focuses on investigation of IMRT to improve outcome at various cancer sites.