Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy

by Washington & Leaver

• ISBN13: 9780323017480
• ISBN10: 0323017487
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-08-19
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

The 2nd edition of Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy is a comprehensive, affordable, resource that covers all of the relevant information in one volume. The first unit, Introduction to Radiation Therapy, presents the foundation of knowledge needed to understand and build on important concepts. The second unit, Physics, Simulation and Treatment Planning, explores the different treatment procedures and supporting information. Unit 3, Practical Applications, discusses various types of cancer and the body systems affected. Excellent pedagogical features throughout the book include outlines and a list of key terms at the beginning of each chapter, as well as review questions and critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Cancer: An Overview	p. 3
The Ethics and Legal Considerations of Cancer Management	p. 23
Principles of Pathology	p. 39
Overview of Radiobiology	p. 55
Detection and Diagnosis	p. 85
Radiographic Imaging	p. 99
Treatment Delivery Equipment	p. 131
Treatment Procedures	p. 171
Education	p. 195
Infection Control in Radiation Oncology Facilities	p. 213
Assessment	p. 243
Pharmacology and Drug Administration	p. 265
Physics, Simulation, and Treatment Planning
Applied Mathematics Review	p. 287
Introduction to Radiation Therapy Physics	p. 299
Aspects of Brachytherapy	p. 319
Radiation Safety and Protection	p. 337
Quality Improvement in Radiation Oncology	p. 355
Surface and Sectional Anatomy	p. 367
Simulator Design	p. 409
Simulation Procedures	p. 433
Photon Dosimetry Concepts and Calculations	p. 471
Dose Distributions	p. 505
Electron Beams in Radiation Therapy	p. 529
Electronic Charting and Image Management	p. 543
Practical Applications
Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Sarcomas	p. 561
Lymphoreticular System	p. 591
Leukemia	p. 613
Endocrine System	p. 629
Respiratory System	p. 653
Head and Neck Cancers	p. 683
Central Nervous System	p. 723
Digestive System	p. 743
Gynecological Tumors	p. 779
Male Reproductive and Genitourinary	p. 799
Breast Cancer	p. 843
Pediatric Solid Tumors	p. 875
Skin and Melanoma	p. 893
Appendices
Glossary	p. 919
Answers to Review Questions	p. 937
Index	p. 943
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