To be able to perform radiotherapy effectively, oncologists and radiographers need to understand the physics behind it. This book is the first on radiation physics written specifically for the needs of the practising oncology team. 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 oftherapy.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 ofapplied physics, radiobiology, and tumour biology to clinical practice. Each volume in this series takes the reader through the basic principles of the useof ionising radiation and then develops this by individual sites. This seriesof practical handbooks are aimed at physicians both training and practising in radiotherapy, as well asmedical physicists, dosimetrists, radiographers and senior nurses. INDICE: Introduction Basic physics essential to the radiation oncologist The life cycle of a photon Electrons, protons, neutrons Putting the IT in RT Principles of Imaging for Radiotherapy Radiation Dosimetry X-ray Beam Physics Electron Beam Physics Radiotherapy treatment planning Brachytherapy Beam TherapyEquipment Radioactive sources Unsealed sources for therapy Radiation Protection Quality Assurance in Radiotherapy
- ISBN: 978-0-19-957335-6
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 280
- Fecha Publicación: 05/01/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés