Practical Radiation Oncology Physics
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.
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PART I Building Blocks
1. Reference dosimetry for ionizing radiation
2. Relative dosimetry for MV beams
3. In-vivo dosimetry
4. Quality assurance and commissioning of new radiotherapy technology
5. Quality assurance of radiotherapy dose calculations
6. Immobilization techniques in radiotherapy
7. Image guidance and localization technologies for radiotherapy
8. Brachytherapy
9. Proton radiotherapy
10. Radiation safety and shielding in radiotherapy
11. Information Technology in Radiation Oncology
12. Quality and safety improvement in radiation oncology
PART II Clinical Applications
13. Simulation for radiotherapy treatment planning
14. Treatment planning quality metrics
15. The use of electrons for external beam radiotherapy
16. IMRT and VMAT
17. SRS and SBRT
18. Clinical aspects of image guidance and localization in radiotherapy
19. Respiratory motion management for external beam radiotherapy
20. Intracavitary Brachytherapy
21. Interstitial Brachytherapy
22. Prostate seed implant
23. Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT)
24. Special Procedures
Appendix I Resource Documents
Appendix II Glossary
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