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9780781730655

The Physics of Radiation Therapy

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  • ISBN13:

    9780781730655

  • ISBN10:

    0781730651

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2003-04-01
  • Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
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This leading reference source devoted to radiation therapy physics is now in its Third Edition. Pertinent to the entire radiation oncology team, it is clinically oriented and presents practical aspects as well as underlying theory to clarify basic concepts. The format begins with underlying physics, then progresses to treatment planning, and ends with radiation. Contains an expanded focus with seven new chapters on special procedures. Remaining chapters have been revised to detail any new developments in the field over the past eight years. Illustrations are overhauled to reflect current practice and to detail the new procedures added. Provides a solid foundation for residents and a strong review for practitioners.

Table of Contents

Preface to the First Edition ix
Preface to the Second Edition xi
Preface xiii
PART I: BASIC PHYSICS
Structure of Matter
3(9)
Nuclear Transformations
12(16)
Production of X-rays
28(10)
Clinical Radiation Generators
38(21)
Interactions of Ionizing Radiation
59(19)
Measurement of Ionizing Radiation
78(19)
Quality of X-ray Beams
97(9)
Measurement of Absorbed Dose
106(53)
PART II: CLASSICAL RADIATION THERAPY
Dose Distribution and Scatter Analysis
159(19)
A System of Dosimetric Calculations
178(21)
Treatment Planning I: Isodose Distributions
199(29)
Treatment Planning II: Patient Data, Corrections, and Set-up
228(44)
Treatment Planning III: Field Shaping, Skin Dose, and Field Separation
272(25)
Electron Beam Therapy
297(60)
Brachytherapy
357(44)
Radiation Protection
401(23)
Quality Assurance
424(31)
Total Body Irradiation
455(12)
PART III: MODERN RADIATION THERAPY
Three-dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy
467(14)
Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy
481(26)
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
507(14)
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
521(18)
Prostate Implants
539(9)
Intravascular Brachytherapy
548
Appendix 1(1)
Subject Index 1

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