Covering the science and application of this promising alternative to conventional radiation therapy, Proton Therapy, by Dr. Steven Frank, provides essential information on clinically-focused topics across the full spectrum of disease sites. Succinct and easy to digest, this concise resource also discusses therapeutic principles, the physics of proton therapy, and guidelines regarding treatment planning. INDICE: Section I: Introduction 1. Principles of Radiobiology 2. Principles of Proton Particle Beam Therapy Section II: Physics and Treatment Planning 3. Patient Simulation 4. Treatment Planning 5. Physics Quality Assurance 6. Treatment Delivery Procedures Section III: Disease Sites 7. Breast 8. Central Nervous System 9. Gastrointestinal 10. Genitourinary Genitourinary - Prostate 11. Head & Neck 12. Lymphoma 13. Pediatric Considerations 14. Sarcoma 15. Thoracic - Esophageal 16. Thoracic - Lung Section IV: Future Outcomes and Advancements 17. Technological Advancement in Proton Therapy
- ISBN: 978-0-323-67244-3
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2018
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés