Radiotherapy and the Cancers of Children, Teenagers and Young Adults

This volume in the Radiotherapy in Practice series offers a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to radiotherapy for children and adolescents with cancer. It covers all major modalities—including image-guided and intensity-modulated radiotherapy, brachytherapy, proton beam therapy, and molecular radiotherapy—helping clinicians select the most appropriate treatment approach for each patient. Each pediatric cancer type is addressed with guidance on diagnostic investigations, risk stratification, multi-modality treatment planning, and radiotherapy prescription. The book also emphasizes specialized pediatric radiotherapy service provision, including consent, immobilization, anesthesia, multi-professional teamwork, and play specialist support. With case histories, over 75 color illustrations, and curated references, this text is a practical resource for physicians, trainees, nurses, radiographers, and allied health professionals involved in pediatric oncology care.

Key Features

• Comprehensive guidance on radiotherapy modalities for children and adolescents, including IGRT, IMRT, brachytherapy, proton therapy, and molecular radiotherapy
• Covers all pediatric cancer types with diagnostic workup, risk stratification, treatment planning, and radiotherapy prescription
• Emphasizes specialized pediatric radiotherapy service provision, including consent, anesthesia, immobilization, and team-based care
• Case histories and over 75 color illustrations demonstrate practical application
• Practical guidance for physicians, trainees, nurses, radiographers, and allied health professionals
• Part of the Radiotherapy in Practice series, integrating radiobiology, physics, and tumor biology with clinical application