Handbook of Radiotherapy Planning : Core Skills and Practical Considerations (Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy)

Kim, Minsun (EDT)/ Lin, Mu-Han (EDT)

CRC Press（2026/02発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 412 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781032993881

Full Description

The Handbook of Radiotherapy Planning covers essential concepts and practical considerations for achieving high-quality external beam radiotherapy plans. Edited by recognized experts and authored by highly skilled planners, this concise guide emphasizes plan quality as a critical clinical skill. It bridges the gap between standard reference materials and day-to-day clinical practice by providing anatomical site-specific guidelines, planning tips, real world examples, and advanced topics.

Each chapter highlights decision-making processes, common pitfalls, and techniques to improve consistency and quality across a variety of disease sites and treatment approaches. The book fosters collaborative workflows and promotes a deeper understanding of treatment planning beyond minimum standards.

This book is intended for physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation oncologists who seek practical and high-yield guidance in radiotherapy planning, particularly those building their skills early in their careers.

Contents

Part I: Fundamentals 1. Quality-Driven Planning Culture 2. General Concepts 3. Palliative Radiotherapy 4. Stereotactic Radiotherapy Part II: Anatomical Site Specifics 5. Brain 6 .Head-and-Neck Chapter 7. Thoracic 8. Breast and Chest Wall 9. Abdomen 10. Prostate 11. Pelvis 12. Extremities 13. Intensity-Modulated Total Body Irradiation Part III: Advanced Topics 14. Pediatrics 15. Adaptive Radiotherapy 16. MR Guided Radiotherapy 17. PET Guided Radiotherapy 18. Automation and AI Tools