Biomathematical Problems in Optimization of Cancer Radiotherapy

ISBN-13: 9780849386480 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 144 str.

Leonid G. Hanin; Yakovlev Yakovlev; A. y. Yakovlev

Opis

Biomathematical Problems in Optimization of Cancer Radiotherapy provides insight into the role of cell population heterogeneity in the optimal control of fractionated irradiation of tumors. The book emphasizes the mathematical modeling aspect of the problem and presents the state of the art in the stochastic description of irradiated cell survival. Some of the results are of general theoretical interest and can be applied to other areas of optimal control methodology. Detailed explanations of all mathematical statements are provided throughout the text. The book is excellent for biomathematicians, radiotherapists, oncologists, health physicists, and other researchers and students interested in the topic.

Spis treści

Introduction. Mathematical Models of Irradiated Cell Survival. Theoretical Bounds for the Efficiency of Cancer Treatment. Optimal Fractionation Problem. Conclusion. Appendices. References. Subject Index.

O autorze

Yakovlev, A.Y.; Pavlova, L.; Hanin, L.G.