Radiology Key

Figure 19.1) describes the natural history of tumour growth. By the time that a tumour is clinically detectable, the majority of its growth has already occurred. In the early exponential…

Figure 13.9). The clinical effect really relates to the performance of the machine and making a judgment about how significant treating the patient with the performance compromised to a known…

Figure 26.27. These are a very heterogeneous group of tumours with widely differing natural histories. Results with surgery and radiotherapy were disappointing with high levels of locoregional and systemic failure….

Figure 21.2). Patients need to be encouraged to use fluoride mouthwash or gel daily and to have regular dental check-ups – and if dental work is considered necessary it should…

Chapter 9). CT is the best imaging modality for radiotherapy in terms of dosimetry and spatial accuracy, but does not always provide the best images for tumour or critical structure…

9]. In addition, there are also the practical implications of illness, and a patient and their family may have difficulties in terms of their financial and employment status, as well…