Principles and Practice of Radiotherapy Techniques in Thoracic Malignancies

This evidence-based guide on the use of radiotherapy in patients with common malignancies of the lung, esophagus, and thymus will help radiation oncologists to deliver optimal care within a multidisciplinary setting. Detailed information is provided on all aspects, from delineation of tumor volumes and organs at risk based on four-dimensional CT simulation through to the various advanced radiotherapy techniques, including stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), tomotherapy, volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), and proton therapy. Contouring, treatment planning, and treatment delivery are documented in a range of everyday cases, with illustrations of slice-by-slice delineations on planning CT images and finalized treatment plans based on detailed acceptance criteria. Numerous practical tips are highlighted, and relevant information is included on surgical techniques and systemic therapies. The book will facilitate decision making in the management of patients with common thoracic malignancies and assist in overcoming the challenges encountered in daily clinical practice.

Gokhan Ozyigit graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English) in 1996 and then obtained ECFMG Certification in the USA. In 2001 he completed his Residency at the Department of Radiation Oncology at Hacettepe University. He later became a Research Fellow at the Departments of Radiation Oncology at Washington University and The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. In 2004 he was appointed Assistant Professor at the Department of Radiation Oncology at Hacettepe University and in 2006 became an Associate Professor there. He is currently Chair at the Department of Radiation Oncology and Director of Advanced Cancer Technologies Research&Application Center at Hacettepe University.  Dr. Ozyigit is an editorial board member of several international journals. He is also a reviewer or advisor for a number of other international journals, co-editor of six previous books, and has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. He received several national awards in the field of Oncology.

Ugur Selek graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English), in 1997, and was certified by ECFMG in USA. He completed his Radiation Oncology Residency Program in Hacettepe University in 2001. Between 2001 and 2003, he worked at University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, as a Clinical Fellow focusing on IMRT and Stereotactic Radiotherapy, and was awarded with 'First Annual M.D. Anderson Radiation Oncology Fellow Research Award' in 2003. After his appointment as Assistant Professor in 2004, he became an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Hacettepe University in 2006. Dr Selek is currently Professor of Radiation Oncology at Koc University School of Medicine, as well as being an adjunct faculty member of U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, and Chair of American Hospital-MD Anderson Radiation Treatment Center in Istanbul since 2009. Dr. Selek  is a reviewer or advisor for a number of international journals, co-editor of 2 previous books, and has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. He is a member of ASTRO International Education Subcommittee, and member of Board of Directors of both Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology and Turkish Society of Lung Cancer.

Erkan Topkan graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English), in 1996. He completed his Radiation Oncology Residency Program in Hacettepe University in 2001. Between 2002 and 2004, he worked at Inonu University Medical Faculty, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, as an Assistant Professor and Chairman.  Than between 2005 and 2006, he worked at Elazig Government Hospital as Clinical Oncologist in both Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology Departments. In 2007 he began to work at Baskent University Medical Faculty, Department of Radiation Oncology as Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology.  After his appointment as Associate Professor in 2010, he became the Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Baskent. In 2011 he became certified on Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at University of Pitsburgh Medical Center, Departments of Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Topkan is currently Professor of Radiation Oncology and Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Baskent University Medical Faculty School of Medicine since 2010. Dr. Topkan  is a reviewer or advisor for a number of international journals, co-editor of 2 previous books, and has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. He is a member of various national and international cancer societies, and Associate Director of Turkish Oncology Group, Head and Neck Cancers Subdivision and member of Codirectors of Turkish Science Academia, Palliative Care in Cancer Subdivision.