The Physics of Conformal Radiotherapy : Advances in Technology :  Advances in Technology - Steve Webb

The Physics of Conformal Radiotherapy : Advances in Technology

Advances in Technology

By: Steve Webb

Paperback | 1 January 1997 | Edition Number 1

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This book will provide a thorough overview of conformal therapy techniques. It develops the 3-D techniques in radiation therapy covered in the authors previous book, The Physics of Three Dimensional Radiation Therapy, and includes substantial new material. Conformal therapy is of increasing importance in radiation oncology, and important new advances have been made since The Physics of Three Dimensional Radiation Therapy was published in 1993. The subject area continues to advance rapidly, and the author has paid particular attention both to ensuring that up to date information on 3D treatment planning, optimisation, photon multileaf collimation and proton therapy is included, as well as introducing the more recently developed topics of transit dosimetry, intensity-modulated therapy techniques and biological modelling (identified as of great current interest by the referees). The physics underlying the techniques is clearly set out and the comprehensive coverage of the book as a whole will support its use as a course text.
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..." excellent discussion on medical imaging and computerized treatment optimization ... good overview of developments in biological models and processes ... good perspective on the role of proton therapy and source of the facilities ... excellent background, guidelines and extensive critical evaluations on the practicality of every item covered ... an excellent update on advances in technology related to conformal radiotherapy. I would highly recommend it to medical physicists, radiation oncologists and manufactuers interested in the cutting-edge technological developments in the field of radiation oncology." Medical Physics 1997 "For any centre considering 3D CRT ... this book is a useful source of information." RAD Review "authoritative ... describes the physics and methodology of conformal radiotherapy ... useful to both experienced and novice medical physicists and radiotherapists" ASLIB Book Guide ..."a useful introduction and review of a number of developing areas in conformal radiotherapy, providing valuable explanations of the theories behind the state of the art equipment." Clinical Oncology cellent discussion on medical imaging and computerized treatment optimization ... good overview of developments in biological models and processes ... good perspective on the role of proton therapy and source of the facilities ... excellent background, guidelines and extensive critical evaluations on the practicality of every item covered ... an excellent update on advances in technology related to conformal radiotherapy. I would highly recommend it to medical physicists, radiation oncologists and manufactuers interested in the cutting-edge technological developments in the field ofradiation oncology." Medical Physics 1997 "For any centre considering 3D CRT ... this book is a useful source of information." RAD Review "authoritative ... describes the physics and methodology of conformal radiotherapy ... useful to both experienced and novice medical physicists and radiotherapists" ASLIB Book Guide ..."a useful introduction and review of a number of developing areas in conformal radiotherapy, providing valuable explanations of the theories behind the state of the art equipment." Clinical Oncology

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