Book Reviews and Peer Testimonials

"This book fills a niche where most of the relevant basic science and clinical information can easily be found."

“an indispensable resource for both students and professionals in the field of radiation oncology and medical physics. It has included the most recent aspects of radiation therapy and provided valuable insights about the applicability of a given technique for a given indication. This book provides a crisp compilation of highly useful practical insights about the physical, biological, and clinical aspects of radiation oncology which is expected to be handy for both beginners and specialists in the field of radiation oncology. The authors have presented their concepts in a simple English language to make it easier for all. The title of the book and the contents inside resemble with each other. I expect that all the professionals of radiation oncology, namely, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapy technologists will find this book worthy to refer on day-to-day basis during their practice.”

"Overall, the book is a well-written handbook covering the important aspects of radiotherapy."

The simplified way of describing stage-wise management along with the latest and updated references at the end of each chapter is the main highlight."

“I am confident that you will find this latest edition of the Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology to be a helpful tool in the practice of our field. Dr. Murshed and colleagues have done an outstanding job of outlining current standard practices and he has provided important information regarding the background of these practices. I feel that this contribution to our field will help many radiation oncologists in their daily interactions with patients and fellow healthcare professionals.”

"This book is clearly most useful for those in training or those just about to embark on their radiation oncology career."

“With this wide array of advances, it is imperative that radiation oncologist remain abreast of the ever-changing oncology landscape. In this context, it is a pleasure for me to again acknowledge and thank Dr. Hasan Murshed for providing our community with an outstanding resource. The Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology has been a "go-to" reference for thousands of radiation oncologists and trainees worldwide. The fourth edition of this important text is particularly timely given the continued changes in our field. Dr. Murshed has again compiled a list of authors who are thought leaders in the field of radiation oncology and who provide an international perspective on disease management.”

“We commend the efforts put forth by the author and the contributors. We strongly recommend this book as a quick reference to gain an understanding of a specific disease site. This book may be used by the residents and the practitioners of radiation oncology at all levels of radiation planning, starting from simulation to the patient setup.”

“I think I would have found this book very useful myself throughout my registrar years, and expect I would have used it frequently during clinic and ward consults. …This book is clearly most useful for those in training or those just about to embark on their radiation oncology career and I certainly will recommend it to my colleagues in this situation.”

“Overall, the book is highly readable, well organized, and succinct. The authors have successfully created a basic framework covering most of the important areas of radiation oncology. …Although one can easily find more comprehensive or more authoritative books on radiation oncology, this book fills a niche where most of the relevant basic science and clinical information can easily be found in a compact form. It is best suited for radiation oncology residents in training or during the review for board examinations. For the practitioner who has been in practice for some time, this book is also helpful as a supplement to other texts or as a quick reference to information pertinent to clinical practice.”

“This book focuses on "clinical fundamentals" for clinical staff to produce reasonable results in an efficient pattern of study. It is very practical in helping to improve know|-edge for residents and refresh clinical management on current radiation oncology management…. this book provides very practical guidelines that many radiation oncology associates can search and find the solutions efficiently. This book provides immediate information for cancer meetings such as tumor boards or cancer mobility and mortality rounds, especially for busy private practice radiation oncologists. The short and precise language eliminates the unnecessary effort in finding answers among other textbooks. The radiation biology section is written in a way that residents can understand the basic principles. Radiation therapy clinical management is given a valuable overview from this book with the current practices in radiation oncology. This is definitely an excellent handbook for refreshing clinical knowledge for radiation oncologists and residents while they provide day to day operations in a radiation clinic.”

“This fourth edition is the culmination of what started out as a pocket handbook for residents in Radiation Oncology programs. It is now a comprehensive textbook that rivals the classics in Radiation Oncology. The handbook format is still preserved, making it quite easy for Residents or New attendings to quickly review a site-based chapter and attain basic information or quickly scan an annotated bibliography prior to patient discussion or tumor board sessions. I highly recommend this book for Radiation Oncology residents and attendings as a very complete guide to radiation fundamentals, basic practice, and clinical reviews.”

“As a medical student interested in the field, this book has been a great reference to start learning more about radiation oncology and the field broadly. It offers a wide range of content material in an accessible, clear, and easy-to-understand way. Highly recommend this as a resource!"

“I am a medical physics resident and a colleague of mine has recently lent me a copy of “Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology.” I instantly became a fan of it. Having this well-organized reference with all manners of clinical and biological principles of radiation oncology all in one place has already proved extremely useful to me as I undergo my clinical training. I fully intend to continue utilizing this invaluable resource to the fullest as I prepare for my Boards exams in the coming year.”

“This book is a fantastic reference. It contains everything from the basics of radiation therapy to dosage and fractionation recommendations. The treatment recommendations are backed by relevant studies and everything is laid out intuitively. It is nice to have a book that covers both medical physics and oncology.”

“Dr. Murshed has updated a previous edition of this well written go to manual for the practicing radiation oncologist or resident. The information is concise, practical and well-illustrated. The contributing authors to this fourth addition are some of the most well-respected contributors in the radiation oncology field. If you needed just one text in the field of radiation oncology that tells you what you need to know then this is the one. It is less cumbersome than a standard text book and fits easily in a brief case or carry-on bag. Thank you, Dr. Murshed, for helping the practicing radiation oncologist or resident to provide state of the art care to patients.”

“Dr. Murshed has done it again! This text is an excellent introduction to those new to the field, a great study guide for residents preparing for board examinations, and a quick refresher for those more seasoned in the field. The information is clear, concise, and well referenced. It is rare to find a resource that serves such a wide breadth of radiation oncology professionals.”

“This book is well-organized and makes it easier for readers to quickly find relevant information. It provides a balance between foundational concepts and clinical applications. It is an excellent resource for students and radiation oncology professionals and makes it easy to grasp key subjects like radiation biology, radiation physics, radiation treatment planning, and new technologies. The writing is clear and concise and makes complex topics more digestible. Highly recommended for those looking to strengthen their knowledge in radiation oncology!”

“The 4th edition of Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology by Hasan Murshed is an essential guide for the practicing Radiation Oncologist. The treatment guidelines are accurate and easily understandable. The first two chapters provide an excellent overview of medical physics and radiation protection (Dr. Murshed is both a Radiation Oncologist and a Medical Physicist). The last chapter summarizes the clinical management of treatment-related toxicity and is worth the price of the book alone. I would recommend this book to both residents and practicing clinicians.”