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Title Physics for clinical oncology / edited by Amen Sibtain, Andrew Morgan, Niall MacDougall.

Publication Info. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.

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Description 1 online resource : illustrations.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Radiotherapy in practice
Radiotherapy in practice.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Cover; Contents; Contributors; 1 Introduction; 2 Basic physics essentials for the radiation oncologist; 3 The life of a photon; 4 Electrons, protons and neutrons; 5 Putting the IT in RT; 6 Principles of imaging for radiotherapy; 7 Radiation dosimetry; 8 X-ray beam physics; 9 Electron beam physics; 10 Radiotherapy treatment planning; 11 Beam therapy equipment; 12 Brachytherapy; 13 Radioactive sources; 14 Unsealed sources for therapy; 15 Radiation protection; 16 Quality assurance in radiotherapy; Further reading; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y.
Summary Trainees in oncology learn about ionising radiation, but to understand it fully they must also understand the physics relevant to its use in therapy. This is the first book written specifically for the oncology and radiation team. It begins with basic concepts and then explores the principles and practice of physics as it relates to radiotherapy, including discussion of specific types of therapy. ABOUT THE SERIES:Radiotherapy remains the major non-surgical treatment modality for the management of malignant disease. It is based on the application of the principles of applied physics, radiobiolog.
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Subject Medical physics.
Medical physics.
Cancer -- Radiotherapy.
Cancer -- Radiotherapy.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Sibtain, Amen.
Morgan, Andrew (Andrew M.)
MacDougall, Niall.
Other Form: Print version: Sibtain, Amen. Physics for Clinical Oncology. Oxford : OUP Oxford, 2011 9780199573356
ISBN 9780191628788 (electronic book)
0191628786 (electronic book)
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9781283580359
9780199573356
0199573352