Radiation therapy planning : including problems and solutions
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Radiation therapy planning : including problems and solutions
McGraw-Hill, Health Professions Divison, c1996
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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A Doody's Core Title for 2011!
All new expanded edition provides step-by-step guidelines on performing the technical aspects of radiation therapy
Important new coverage includes treatment preparation, 3-D treatment planning, dosimetry, new technologies, documentation, and quality assurance. In addition, you'll find added treatment planning guidelines by body region, and an expanded art program including many new 4-color illustrations.
Table of Contents
Introductory Material.Radiation Therapy Beams.Isdode Charts - Photon and Electron.Beam Modifying Devices.Single Beam Treatment.Multiple Beam Treatment.Moving Beam Treatment.Matching Field Edges.Patient-Beam Alignment.Localization and Treatment Simulation Procedures.Treatment Documentation.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Head and Neck.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Central Nervous System.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Thorax.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Abdomen.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Pelvis.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Extremeties.Treatment Techniques for Hodgkin's Disease.Special Beam Treatments.Dose Prescription and Fractionation Schedules.
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