
Practical Radiotherapy
Physics and Equipment
Wiley-Blackwell (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 8. November 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-1-119-51262-2 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its third edition, Practical Radiotherapy continues to keep pace with current and emerging technologies, patient pathways, and the rapidly expanding role of therapeutic radiographers.
Extensively revised and updated, this accessible book examines all the essential aspects of radiotherapy, from the physics and mathematics of radiation beams, to in-depth descriptions of the equipment used by radiotherapy practitioners, to new and expanded coverage of MR-linac and Halcyon technology, proton therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, sealed-source verification and quality assurance for MV equipment.
* Covers all the core information essential to radiotherapy practice
* Describes the major aspects of therapeutic radiography in a practical context
* Includes updated self-assessment tests, images and diagrams, supplemental reading suggestions and more radiotherapy-specific examples
* Features expanded coverage of legislation, advanced treatment delivery, flattening filter free treatment and more
Practical Radiotherapy is a valuable resource for radiotherapy and medical physics students, radiotherapists, therapeutic radiographers, radiation therapists, clinical oncologists and oncology nurses.
Extensively revised and updated, this accessible book examines all the essential aspects of radiotherapy, from the physics and mathematics of radiation beams, to in-depth descriptions of the equipment used by radiotherapy practitioners, to new and expanded coverage of MR-linac and Halcyon technology, proton therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, sealed-source verification and quality assurance for MV equipment.
* Covers all the core information essential to radiotherapy practice
* Describes the major aspects of therapeutic radiography in a practical context
* Includes updated self-assessment tests, images and diagrams, supplemental reading suggestions and more radiotherapy-specific examples
* Features expanded coverage of legislation, advanced treatment delivery, flattening filter free treatment and more
Practical Radiotherapy is a valuable resource for radiotherapy and medical physics students, radiotherapists, therapeutic radiographers, radiation therapists, clinical oncologists and oncology nurses.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
703 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-51262-2 (9781119512622)
Schweitzer Classification
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E-Book
10/2019
3rd Edition
Wiley
€64.99
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E-Book
10/2019
3rd Edition
Wiley-ISTE
€64.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Book
06/2009
2nd Edition
Wiley
€88.21
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Persons
Pam Cherry isSenior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, Division of Midwifery & Radiography, City, University of London, UK.
Angela M. Duxbury is Emeritus Professor of Therapeutic Radiography, Sheffield Hallam University, UK.
Angela M. Duxbury is Emeritus Professor of Therapeutic Radiography, Sheffield Hallam University, UK.
Content
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction to Radiotherapy Practice
Angela M. Duxbury and Anne J. Jessop
Chapter 2 Mathematical skills relevant for radiotherapy physics, Atomic Structure and Radioactivity
Erica Chivers
Chapter 3 X-Ray Production
Dora Meikle and Gareth Hill
Chapter 4 Radiation Detection and Measurement
Jan Chianese and Fiona Chamberlain
Chapter 5 X-Ray Interactions with Matter
Kathryn Cooke
Chapter 6 Principles of Imaging Modalities
Caroline Wright, Katheryn Churcher and Jonathan McConnell
Chapter 7 Principles of Treatment Accuracy and Reproducibility
Nick White and Helen P. White
Chapter 8 Radiotherapy Beam Production
David Flinton
Chapter 9 Principles and Practice of Treatment Planning
Pete Bridge
Chapter 10 Image Guided Radiotherapy and Treatment Verification
Cath Holborn and Ros Perry
Chapter 11 Quality Management in Radiotherapy
Renee Steel
Chapter 12 Radiation Protection
Pete Bridge
Chapter 13 The Use of Radionuclides in Molecular Imaging and Molecular Radiotherapy
Paul H. Shepherd OBE and Terri Gilleece
Chapter 14 Brachytherapy Physics and Equipment
Gemma Burke
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction to Radiotherapy Practice
Angela M. Duxbury and Anne J. Jessop
Chapter 2 Mathematical skills relevant for radiotherapy physics, Atomic Structure and Radioactivity
Erica Chivers
Chapter 3 X-Ray Production
Dora Meikle and Gareth Hill
Chapter 4 Radiation Detection and Measurement
Jan Chianese and Fiona Chamberlain
Chapter 5 X-Ray Interactions with Matter
Kathryn Cooke
Chapter 6 Principles of Imaging Modalities
Caroline Wright, Katheryn Churcher and Jonathan McConnell
Chapter 7 Principles of Treatment Accuracy and Reproducibility
Nick White and Helen P. White
Chapter 8 Radiotherapy Beam Production
David Flinton
Chapter 9 Principles and Practice of Treatment Planning
Pete Bridge
Chapter 10 Image Guided Radiotherapy and Treatment Verification
Cath Holborn and Ros Perry
Chapter 11 Quality Management in Radiotherapy
Renee Steel
Chapter 12 Radiation Protection
Pete Bridge
Chapter 13 The Use of Radionuclides in Molecular Imaging and Molecular Radiotherapy
Paul H. Shepherd OBE and Terri Gilleece
Chapter 14 Brachytherapy Physics and Equipment
Gemma Burke