Radiobiology for the Radiologist

by Hall, Eric J.; Giaccia, Amato J.

• ISBN13: 9781608311934
• ISBN10: 1608311937
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-06-14
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Radiology residents take a physics exam during their first year, which they must pass to continue. This book is the most often used reference to study for the physics exam. Written by practicing, active radiobiologists, the book brings together basic laboratory research and practical, clinical applications. The easy-to-read text and informative illustrations ensure comprehension. Summaries at the end of each chapter facilitate quick review.The first section covers topics applicable to diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology; the second section offers material specifically for radiation oncologists. The new edition will be a full color book, with color illustrations.

Table of Contents

Section I: For Students of Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology 1. Physics and Chemistry of Radiation Absorption 2. Molecular Mechanisms of DNA and Chromosome Damage and Repair 3. Cell Survival Curves 4. Radiosensitivity and Cell Age in the Mitotic Cycle 5. Fractionated Radiation and the Dose-Rate Effect 6. Oxygen Effect and Reoxygenation 7. Linear Energy Transfer and Relative Biologic Effectiveness 8. Acute Radiation Syndrome 9. Radioprotectors 10. Radiation Carcinogenesis 11. Heritable Effects of Radiation 12. Effects of Radiation on the Embryo and Fetus 13. Radiation Cataractogenesis 14. Radiological Terrorism 15. Molecular Imaging 16. Doses and Risks in Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology, and Nuclear Medicine 17. Radiation Protection Section II: For Students of Radiation Oncology 18. Cancer Biology 19. Dose–Response Relationships for Model Normal Tissues 20. Clinical Response of Normal Tissues 21. Model Tumor Systems 22. Cell, Tissue, and Tumor Kinetics 23. Time, Dose, and Fractionation in Radiotherapy 24. Retreatment after Radiotherapy: The Possibilities and the Perils. 25. Alternative Radiation Modalities 26. The Biology and Exploitation of Tumor Hypoxia 27. Chemotherapeutic Agents from the Perspective of the Radiation Biologist 28. Hyperthermia