The Physics of Conformal Radiotherapy (Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering) - Softcover

Webb, S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750303972 ISBN 13: 9780750303972

Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

The Physics of Conformal Radiotherapy: Advances in Technology provides a thorough overview of conformal radiotherapy and biological modeling, focusing on the underlying physics and methodology of three-dimensional techniques in radiation therapy. This carefully written, authoritative account evaluates three-dimensional treatment planning, optimization, photon multileaf collimation, proton therapy, transit dosimetry, intensity-modulation techniques, and biological modeling. It is an invaluable teaching guide and reference for all medical physicists and radiation oncologists/therapists that use conformal radiotherapy.

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Review:

... excellent discussion on medical imaging and computerized treatment optimization ... good overview of developments in biological models and processes ... good perspective on the role of proton therapy and source of the facilities ... excellent background, guidelines, and extensive critical evaluations on the practicality of every item covered ... an excellent update on advances in technology related to conformal radiotherapy. I would highly recommend it to medical physicists, radiation oncologists, and manufacturers interested in the cutting-edge technological developments in the field of radiation oncology.
-Medical Physics, 1997

For any centre considering 3-D CRT ... this book is a useful source of information.
-RAD Review

...authoritative ... [the book] describes the physics and methodology of conformal radiotherapy ... useful to both experienced and novice medical physicists and radiotherapists.
-ASLIB Book Guide

...a useful introduction and review of a number of developing areas in conformal radiotherapy, providing valuable explanations of the theories behind the state of the art equipment.
-Clinical Oncology

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0750303972
• ISBN 13: 9780750303972
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 402