Description
Seventy-five years since it was first published, Walter and Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy has become the go-to resource for therapeutic radiography and radiotherapy students from around the world. Fully revised to include new clinical evidence and techniques, this ninth edition provides a comprehensive guide to the professional, technical, practical, and medical aspects of modern clinical radiotherapy practice.The first part of the book clearly and simply explains the fundamentals of radiotherapy physics, offering a sound foundation for clinicians new to the field. The design and use of a wide range of equipment is described, along with clear explanation of the underlying physical principles.The second part provides a systematic review of evidence-based clinical practice in an easy to navigate approach for each of the main tumour sites and categories. A wide range of expert authors from clinical practice have contributed to ensure the text has wide international appeal.With additional information on the emerging roles of chemotherapy, surgery and non-radiotherapy treatments as well as a grounding in the principles of cancer treatment and care, Walter and Miller will be a trusted resource for all those working in the rapidly changing field of oncology.This keystone textbook has been extensively revised and updated by a multidisciplinary expert editorial team to ensure that this ninth edition will remain an indispensable textbook for radiation oncology, medical physics and therapeutic radiography students and trainees or anyone requiring up to date information about radiotherapy practice.Notably, this new 75th anniversary edition features new and expanded information on:- Novel particle and MR-linac therapies- Radio-biology- 4DCT imaging and Transit Dosimetry- Clinical use of Image Guided Radiotherapy and decision-making- Reirradiation in cancer care- Immunotherapy- Person-centred care
Table of Contents
International System of Units and Prefixes for Physical QuantitiesSECTION 11. Atoms, Nuclei and Radioactivity2. Interactions of Ionising Radiation With Matter3. Radiation Detection and Measurement4. Radiation Protection5. The Radiobiology of Radiotherapy6. Imaging With X-ray, Magnetic Resonance and Ultrasound7. Imaging With Radionuclides8. Therapy With Unsealed Radionuclides9. Brachytherapy, Low-Voltage X-rays and Gamma Rays10. Megavoltage Beams: Acceleration, Modulation and Image Guidance11. Techniques for Accurate Planning and Delivery of Radiotherapy: Immobilisation, Volume Definition and Verification Techniques12. External Beam Treatment Planning: Dose Calculations, Principles and Practice13. Networking, Data, Image Handling and Computing in Radiotherapy14. Quality Control15. Quality Management in RadiotherapySECTION 216. Epidemiology of Cancer and Screening17. Biological and Pathological Introduction18. Molecular, Cellular and Tissue Effects of Radiotherapy19. Principles of Management of Patients With Cancer20. Chemotherapy and Hormones21. Skin and Lip Cancer22. Head and Neck Cancer—General Principles23. Sinonasal, Oral, Larynx and Pharynx Cancers24. Thyroid Cancer25. Gastrointestinal Cancer26. Tumours of the Thorax27. Breast Cancer28. Gynaecological Cancer29. Cancer of Kidney, Bladder, Prostate, Testis, Urethra and Penis30. Lymphoma and Disease of Bone Marrow31. Tumours of the Central Nervous System32. Eye and Orbit33. Sarcomas34. Paediatric Oncology35. Care of Patients During Radiotherapy36. Medical Complications of Malignant Disease and Treatment37. Proton Beam Therapy
