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Cancers of the Urinary System

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This chapter reviews the anatomy of the urinary system. In addition, students are questioned regarding the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cancers of the urinary system. Specific questions regarding the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of these cancers are included.

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  1. University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, USA

    Amy Heath MS, RT(T)

  2. University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI, USA

    Amy Heath MS, RT(T)

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Heath, A. (2016). Cancers of the Urinary System. In: Radiation Therapy Study Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-3258-0_16

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