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Radiotherapy Physics
In Practice
Second Edition
Edited by Jerry Williams and David Thwaites
354 pages
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numerous black & white photographs, line illustrations and tables
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246x189mm
978-0-19-262878-7
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Paperback
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23 March 2000
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Radiotherapy has been one of the principal modalities for the treatment of malignant disease for more than 50 years. From the outset, its advancement has depended on the work of physicists and engineers, in particular for the development of high-energy accelerators for X-ray and electron beams, and in the production of radioactive sources. In addition, the clinical application of ionizing radiations for therapy is based on the foundation of dosimetric concepts and instrumentation. Medical physics plays a pivotal role in many areas, including treatment equipment, dosimetry, treatment planning, and radiation protection.
Radiotherapy physics, second edition is a comprehensive, practical introduction to radiotherapy physics. It
provides detailed descriptions of current techniques, written by experienced practitioners who review current methods and give specific guidance in their own areas of expertise. This new edition reflects the significant changes that have occurred in radiotherapy equipment and techniques - the routine use of MLCs, the delivery of IMRT, advances in imaging technology for planning (eg MRI, CT-simulator) and for treatment verification (EPIDs). There have also been significant changes in dosimetry, which have resulted in new dosimetry protocols. Trainee and qualified medical physicists, radiographers, radiation oncologists, and other personnel involved in radiotherapy will find this book to be an excellent guide to this important
specialty. Readership: Trainee and qualified medical physicists, radiographers, radiation oncologists, and other personnel involved in radiotherapy.
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Edited by Jerry Williams, Consultant Medical Physicist, and David Thwaites, Consultant Medical Physicist, Senior Lecturer, both at Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK Contributors:
P Almond, Radiation Oncology, Brown Cancer Center, USA
B J Mijnheer, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam
J L Horton, Department of Radiotherapy Physics, University of Texas, USA
K A Johansson, Department of Radiation Physics, Sahlgren Hospital, Sweden
C Sernbo, Department of Radiation Physics, Sahlgren Hospital, Sweden
J Van Dam, Department of Radiotherapy, University Hospital St Rafael, Belgium
S C Klevenhagen, Department of Medical Physics, Royal London Hospital
R J Aukett
J Van Dyk, Department of Clinical Physics, Ontario Cancer Institute, Canada
K Mah, Department of Clinical Physics, Ontario Cancer Institute, Canada
S G McNee, Beatson Oncology Centre, Western Infirmary, Glasgow
W P M Mayles, Joint Department of Physics, Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research, Surrey
S Heisig, Joint Department of Physics, Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research, Surrey
E G Aird, Medical
Physics Department, Mount Vernon Hospital, Middlesex
A Rembowska, Medical Physics Department, Mount Vernon Hospital, Middlesex
M A Flower, Joint Department of Physics, Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research, Surrey
S J Chittenden, Joint Department of Physics, Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research, Surrey
A L McKenzie, Radiotherapy Physics Unit, Bristol Oncology Unit
T M Kehoe, Department of Medical Phuysics and Medical Engineering, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
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"This book is well suited to its intended purpose of providing a practical text for trainee radiotherapy physicists and, in addition, it is a useful reference text for other physicists... it gives a valuable insight into the quality assurance and practical considerations required to establish and maintain equipment and safe working practices within a modern radiotherapy department." - Clinical Oncology
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The Development of Radiotherapy
Planning and Acceptance Testing of Megavoltage Therapy Installations
Absolute Dose Determination for High Energy Photon and Electron Beams
Relative Dosimetry
Quality Control of Megavoltage Therapy Units
Kilovoltage X-Rays
Simulation and Imaging for Radiation Therapy Planning
Treatment Planning for External Beam Therapy: Principles and Basic Techniques
Treatment Planning for External Beam Therapy: Advanced Techniques
Electron Beam Treatment Planning Techniques
Treatment Verification and in vivo Dosimetry
Brachytherapy
Unsealed Source Therapy
Quality Assurance in Radiotherapy Physics
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