"Tumour-related challenges and possible ways to overcome them are covered in this book, authored by three medical physicists and a clinical oncologist who explain how different radiobiological findings have led to the development of various treatment techniques for head and neck cancer"--
A comparison of the effects of p(62)Be and d(16)-Be neutrons in the mouse kidney. ... Pijls-Johannesma M, Stirk L, Munro AJ, De Ruysscher D, Jefferson T (2007). ... Olsen DR, Bruland OS, Frykholm G, Norderhaug IN (2007).
This new edition is highly illustrated with attractive 2-colour presentation and now includes new chapters on stem cells, tissue response and the convergence of radiotherapy, radiobiology, and physics.
The impact of basic science radiobiological research is now being recognized of significant importance in clinical radiation oncology.
Thoroughly updated to include all of the latest technology and treatment regimens, Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers: Indications and Techniques, 5th Edition remains the reference of choice for radiation oncologists.
Barry Allen, Loredana Marcu, Eva Bezak. Figure 12.16. The impact of tissue inhomogeneities on dose distribution: dose distribution in water (full line) and dose distribution corrected for inhomogeneities (broken line) – the dose is ...
Building on the success of this book's first edition, Dr. Eric Hansen and Dr. Mack Roach have updated, revised, and expanded the Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology, a portable reference that utilizes evidence-based medicine as ...
International experts on the science and clinical applications of these treatments have joined together to assemble this must-have book for clinicians, physicists, and other radiation therapy practitioners.
This book summarizes recent advances in radiotherapy research and clinical patient care. Topics include radiobiology, radiotherapy technology, and particle therapy.
The information presented in this book serves as a valuable resource for the practicing clinician and physicist. Successful clinical use of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) represents a significant advance in radiation oncology.
This book, arranged in an MCQ format complemented by oral exam questions, is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of examinees. Essential aspects of radiation physics, radiobiology, and clinical radiation oncology are well covered.