Principles and practice of radiation oncology

• Other Authors: Perez, Carlos A. 1934- (Editor), Brady, Luther W. 1925- (Editor), Becker, Alice (assistant editor), Karsch, Carl G. (assistant editor), Povilat, Connie (assistant editor)
• Format: Book
• Published: Philadelphia J.B. Lippincott 1992
• Edition: Second Edition
• Subjects: Neoplasms > radiotherapy
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• Physical Description: xvi, 1544 pages 1600 b&w illustrations, 17 colour illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780397511624; 0397511620

A review of the basic principles of oncology and general cancer management with a focus on technical descriptions of radiation therapy techniques. The book features coverage of the biological and physical basis of radiation oncology; descriptions of therapeutic techniques and results; chapters on the physical basis and clinical applications of brachytherapy, including descriptions of implant techniques; and clinical and pathological features, including prognostic, that influence therapeutic decisions