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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1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Dedications - p. v 6. Foreword - p. vi 7. Preface - p. vii 8. Part I Building Blocks - p. viii 9. Chapter 1 Reference Dosimetry for Ionizing Radiation - p. 2 10. Chapter 2 Relative Dosimetry for MV Beams - p. 14 11. Chapter 3 In-Vivo Dosimetry - p. 30 12. Chapter 4 Quality Assurance and Commissioning of New Radiotherapy Technology - p. 40 13. Chapter 5 Quality Assurance of Radiotherapy Dose Calculations - p. 61 14. Chapter 6 Immobilization Techniques in Radiotherapy - p. 87 15. Chapter 7 Image Guidance and Localization Technologies for Radiotherapy - p. 95 16. Chapter 8 Brachytherapy - p. 108 17. Chapter 9 Proton Radiotherapy - p. 123 18. Chapter 10 Radiation Safety and Shielding in Radiotherapy - p. 134 19. Chapter 11 Information Technology in Radiation Oncology - p. 156 20. Chapter 12 Quality and Safety Improvement in Radiation Oncology - p. 165 21. Part II Clinical Applications - p. 178 22. Chapter 13 Simulation for Radiotherapy Treatment Planning - p. 180 23. Chapter 14 Treatment Planning and Quality Metrics - p. 189 24. Chapter 15 The Use of Electrons for External Beam Radiotherapy - p. 207 25. Chapter 16 IMRT and VMAT - p. 221 26. Chapter 17 SRS and SBRT - p. 228 27. Chapter 18 Clinical Aspects of Image Guidance and Localization in Radiotherapy - p. 241 28. Chapter 19 Respiratory Motion Management for External Beam Radiotherapy - p. 252 29. Chapter 20 Intracavitary Brachytherapy - p. 264 30. Chapter 21 Interstitial Brachytherapy - p. 277 31. Chapter 22 Prostate Seed Implant - p. 287 32. Chapter 23 Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) - p. 305 33. Chapter 24 Special Procedures - p. 313 34. Appendix I Resource Documents - p. 327 35. Appendix II Glossary - p. 350 36. Index - p. 354
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.
This enhanced Expert Consult eBook includes 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.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Dedications - p. v 6. Foreword - p. vi 7. Preface - p. vii 8. Part I Building Blocks - p. viii 9. Chapter 1 Reference Dosimetry for Ionizing Radiation - p. 2 10. Chapter 2 Relative Dosimetry for MV Beams - p. 14 11. Chapter 3 In-Vivo Dosimetry - p. 30 12. Chapter 4 Quality Assurance and Commissioning of New Radiotherapy Technology - p. 40 13. Chapter 5 Quality Assurance of Radiotherapy Dose Calculations - p. 61 14. Chapter 6 Immobilization Techniques in Radiotherapy - p. 87 15. Chapter 7 Image Guidance and Localization Technologies for Radiotherapy - p. 95 16. Chapter 8 Brachytherapy - p. 108 17. Chapter 9 Proton Radiotherapy - p. 123 18. Chapter 10 Radiation Safety and Shielding in Radiotherapy - p. 134 19. Chapter 11 Information Technology in Radiation Oncology - p. 156 20. Chapter 12 Quality and Safety Improvement in Radiation Oncology - p. 165 21. Part II Clinical Applications - p. 178 22. Chapter 13 Simulation for Radiotherapy Treatment Planning - p. 180 23. Chapter 14 Treatment Planning and Quality Metrics - p. 189 24. Chapter 15 The Use of Electrons for External Beam Radiotherapy - p. 207 25. Chapter 16 IMRT and VMAT - p. 221 26. Chapter 17 SRS and SBRT - p. 228 27. Chapter 18 Clinical Aspects of Image Guidance and Localization in Radiotherapy - p. 241 28. Chapter 19 Respiratory Motion Management for External Beam Radiotherapy - p. 252 29. Chapter 20 Intracavitary Brachytherapy - p. 264 30. Chapter 21 Interstitial Brachytherapy - p. 277 31. Chapter 22 Prostate Seed Implant - p. 287 32. Chapter 23 Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) - p. 305 33. Chapter 24 Special Procedures - p. 313 34. Appendix I Resource Documents - p. 327 35. Appendix II Glossary - p. 350 36. Index - p. 354
