Textbook of radiation oncology

• Other Authors: Leibel, Steven A. (Editor), Phillips, Theodore L. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Saunders 2004
• Edition: Second Edition
• Subjects: Neoplasms > radiotherapy; Radiation Oncology > methods; Health Physics > methods
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• Physical Description: xxiv, 1674 pages, [71] pages of plates illustrations (some colour) 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780721600260; 0721600263

Thoroughly revised and updated, the 2nd Edition presents all of the latest advances in the field, including the most recent technologies and techniques. For each tumour site discussed, readers will find unparalleled coverage of multiple treatment plans, histology and biology of the tumour, its anatomic location and routes of spread, and utilization of specialized techniques. This convenient source also reviews all of the basic principles that underlie the selection and application of radiation as a treatment modality, including radiobiology, radiation physics, immobilization and simulation, high dose rate, intraoperative irradation and more