New technologies in radiation oncology

• Other Authors: Schlegel, Wolfgang 1945- (Editor), Bortfeld, Thomas 1962- (Editor), Grosu, A.-L (Editor), Adler, J. R. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin London Springer 2006
• Series: Medical radiology. Radiation oncology
• Subjects: Neoplasms > radiotherapy; Technology, Radiologic
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• Physical Description: xiii, 464 pages illustrations (chiefly colour) 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9783540003212; 3540003215
• ISSN: 0942-5373

- Summarizes the state of the art in the most relevant areas of medical physics and engineering applied to radiation oncology - Covers all relevant areas of the subject in detail, including 3D imaging and image processing, 3D treatment planning, modern treatment techniques, patient positioning, and aspects of verification and quality assurance - Conveys information in a readily understandable way that will appeal to professionals and students with a medical background as well as to newcomers to radiation oncology from the field of physics