| Description |
xviii, 643 pages. 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Historical Perspective of Radiation Therapy -- Ch. 2. External Beam Radiation Therapy Equipment -- Ch. 3. Dose Determination for External Beams -- Ch. 4. Dose Calculation for External Beams - Part I -- Ch. 5. Dose Calculation for External Beams - Part II -- Ch. 6. Isodose Charts and Typical Field Arrangements -- Ch. 7. The Treatment Preparation Process - I: Target Localization, Treatment Uncertainties, and Patient Immobilization -- Ch. 8. Treatment Preparation - II: Beam-Modifying Devices and Quality Assurance -- Ch. 9. Treatment Planning - Head and Neck Region -- Ch. 10. Treatment Planning - Central Nervous System and Pituitary Gland -- Ch. 11. Treatment Planning - Thorax and Breast -- Ch. 12. Treatment Planning - Abdomen -- Ch. 13. Treatment Planning - Pelvis -- Ch. 14. Treatment Planning - Miscellaneous Treatments -- Ch. 15. Dose Calculations in Brachytherapy -- Ch. 16. Practical Applications of Brachytherapy Techniques |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Cancer -- Radiotherapy.
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Cancer -- Radiotherapy -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Neoplasms -- radiography.
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Brachytherapy -- methods.
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Radiotherapy Dosage.
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Radiometry.
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| LC no. |
95016244 |
| ISBN |
0070051151 (softcover : acid-free paper) |
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