Technical basis of radiation therapy: practical clinical applications

This book, now in its fourth edition, is unique in detailing in depth the technological basis of radiation therapy. Compared with the previous edition, allchapters have been rewritten and updated. In addition, new chapters have beenincluded on various topics, including the use of imaging in treatment planning, second malignant neoplasms due to irradiation, and quality assurance in radiation oncology. The book is divided into two sections. The first covers basicconcepts in treatment planning, including essential physics, and explains thevarious approaches to radiation therapy, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy, tomotherapy, and high and low dose rate brachytherapy. The second part documents the practical clinical applications of these concepts in the treatment of different cancers. All of the chapters have been written by leaders in this field. This book will provide an invaluable guide to the basic technological factors and approaches in radiation therapy. Fourth edition, with completely rewritten chapters and new topics. Unique in its in-depth coverage of the technological basis of radiation therapy. Documents practical clinical applications in the treatment of different cancers. Designed to appeal widely to teachers, students and practitioners in the various fields of oncology. Written by the leading experts in the field INDICE: From the contents Basic Concepts in Treatment Planning: Modeling Therapeutic Ratios for Different Fractionation Schedules. Malignant Tumors Following Irradiation. Clinical Principles and Applications of Chemoirradiation. Imaging in Radiation Therapy. Physics of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology. The Simul. Process in the Determination and Definition of the Treatment Volume and Treatment Planning. Electron Beam Therapy. Treatment Aids for External Beam Radiotherapy. 3-D Planning and Conformal Therapy. Intensity Modul. Radiation Therapy. Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy. Physics of Brachytherapy. Radiobiological Clinical Applications of Low and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy. Quality Assurance in Radiation Oncology. Practical Clinical Applications: CNS Tumors. Head, Neck and Breast Cancer, Esophagus; Lung Cancer. Cancers of the Colon, Rectum, Anus, Bladder. Low-Dose Rate-Brachytherapy for Carc. of the Cervix. Technical Aspects of Radiation Therapy for Endom. Carcinoma.

• ISBN: 978-3-540-76911-8
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 866
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés