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
Radiotherapy in practice |
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Table of Contents:
- Cover; Contents; Contributors; 1 Introduction; 2 Basic physics essentials for the radiation oncologist; 3 The life of a photon; 4 Electrons, protons and neutrons; 5 Putting the IT in RT; 6 Principles of imaging for radiotherapy; 7 Radiation dosimetry; 8 X-ray beam physics; 9 Electron beam physics; 10 Radiotherapy treatment planning; 11 Beam therapy equipment; 12 Brachytherapy; 13 Radioactive sources; 14 Unsealed sources for therapy; 15 Radiation protection; 16 Quality assurance in radiotherapy; Further reading; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y