Description
Perfect for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and residents in both fields, Practical Radiation Oncology Physics provides a concise and practical summary of the current practice standards in therapeutic medical physics. A companion to the fourth edition of Clinical Radiation Oncology, by Drs. Leonard Gunderson and Joel Tepper, this indispensable guide helps you ensure a current, state-of-the art clinical practice.- Covers key topics such as relative and in-vivo dosimetry, imaging and clinical imaging, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and brachytherapy- Describes technical aspects and patient-related aspects of current clinical practice- Offers key practice guideline recommendations from professional societies throughout — including AAPM, ASTRO, ABS, ACR, IAEA, and others- Includes therapeutic applications of x-rays, gamma rays, electron and charged particle beams, neutrons, and radiation from sealed radionuclide sources, plus the equipment associated with their production, use, measurement, and evaluation- Features a "For the Physician" box in each chapter, which summarizes the key points with the most impact on the quality and safety of patient care- Provides a user-friendly appendix with annotated compilations of all relevant recommendation documents- Includes an enhanced Expert Consult eBook with open-ended questions, ideal for self-assessment and highlighting key points from each chapter. Download and search all of the text, figures, and references on any mobile device
Table of Contents
PART I Building Blocks1. Reference dosimetry for ionizing radiation2. Relative dosimetry for MV beams3. In-vivo dosimetry4. Quality assurance and commissioning of new radiotherapy technology5. Quality assurance of radiotherapy dose calculations6. Immobilization techniques in radiotherapy7. Image guidance and localization technologies for radiotherapy8. Brachytherapy9. Proton radiotherapy10. Radiation safety and shielding in radiotherapy11. Information Technology in Radiation Oncology12. Quality and safety improvement in radiation oncologyPART II Clinical Applications13. Simulation for radiotherapy treatment planning14. Treatment planning quality metrics15. The use of electrons for external beam radiotherapy16. IMRT and VMAT17. SRS and SBRT18. Clinical aspects of image guidance and localization in radiotherapy19. Respiratory motion management for external beam radiotherapy 20. Intracavitary Brachytherapy21. Interstitial Brachytherapy22. Prostate seed implant23. Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT)24. Special ProceduresAppendixI Resource DocumentsII Glossary
