Description
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This book is a concise and well-illustrated review of the physics and biology of radiation therapy intended for radiation oncology residents, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists. It presents topics that are included on the Radiation Therapy Physics and Biology examinations and is designed with the intent of presenting information in an easily digestible format with maximum retention in mind. The inclusion of mnemonics, rules of thumb, and reader-friendly illustrations throughout the book help to make difficult concepts easier to grasp. Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology is a valuable reference for students and prospective students in every discipline of radiation oncology.
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Part I Radiation Therapy Physics1 Atomic and Nuclear Structure2 Radioactive Decay3 Properties and Production of Radiation4 Interactions of Electromagnetic Radiation with Matter 5 Interactions of Particulate Radiation with Matter6 Quantification and Measurement of Dose7 Characteristics of Photon Beams8 Dosimetry of Photon Beams in Water9 Dosimetry of Photon Beams in a Patient10 Dosimetry of Electron Beams11 Physics and Dosimetry of Brachytherapy12 Advanced Treatment Planning for EBRT13 Linac Quality Assurance14 Radiation Protection and Safety15 Quality Management Program 16 Special Topics: Hyperthermia and Computers Part II Radiation Therapy Biology 17 Molecular Biology and Signaling18 Cancer Genetic and Molecular Characteristics19 Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Damage and Repair20 Cell Death and Survival Assays21 Fractionated Radiation Survival Models22 Oxygen Effect, Relative Biological Effectiveness and Linear Energy Transfer23 Tumor Microenvironment24 Cell and Tissue Kinetics25 Acute Effects of Total Body Irradiation (TBI)26 Normal Tissue Radiation Responses27 Therapeutic Ratio28 Combined Modality Therapy29 Biology of Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, and Alternative Radiation Modalities30 Hyperthermia31 Carcinogenesis and Heritable Effects32 Radiation Effects in the Embryo and FetusAppendix A Glossary of Terms and Physical ConstantsAppendix B List of Radionuclides for Radiotherapy and Imaging
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David S. Chang, MD, MSDepartment of Radiation OncologyCHRISTUS St. Patrick Regional Cancer Center Lake Charles, LA, USA Foster D. Lasley, MDDepartment of Radiation OncologyIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN, USA Indra J. Das, PhD, FACR, FASTRODepartment of Radiation OncologyIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN, USA Marc S. Mendonca, PhDDepartment of Radiation OncologyIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN, USA Joseph R. Dynlacht, PhDDepartment of Radiation OncologyIndiana University School of MedicineIndianapolis, IN, USA
