The Physics of Conformal Radiotherapy: Advances in TechnologyThis 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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The Physics of Conformal Radiotherapy: Advances in Technology (PBK) S. Webb No preview available - 1997 |
The Physics of Conformal Radiotherapy: Advances in Technology (PBK) S. Webb No preview available - 2017 |