Physics for clinical oncology /
Trainees in oncology learn about ionising radiation, but to understand it fully they must also understand the physics relevant to its use in therapy. This is the first book written specifically for the oncology and radiation team. It begins with basic concepts and then explores the principles and pr...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2012
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| Series: | Radiotherapy in practice
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| Summary: | Trainees in oncology learn about ionising radiation, but to understand it fully they must also understand the physics relevant to its use in therapy. This is the first book written specifically for the oncology and radiation team. It begins with basic concepts and then explores the principles and practice of physics as it relates to radiotherapy, including discussion of specific types of therapy. ABOUT THE SERIES:Radiotherapy remains the major non-surgical treatment modality for the management of malignant disease. It is based on the application of the principles of applied physics, radiobiolog |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0191628786 1283580357 9780191628788 9781283580359 |