The Physics of Conformal Radiotherapy : Advances in Technology (PBK)

ISBN-13: 9780750303972 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 382 str.

Steve Webb

Opis

An overview of conformal therapy techniques which develops the 3-D techniques in radiation therapy. Since the subject area of conformal therapy continues to advance rapidly, this text includes information on 3D treatment planning, optimization, photon multileaf collimation and proton therapy. As well as introducing such areas as transit dosimetry, the work also details intensity-modulated therapy techniques and biological modelling. The physics underlying the techniques is clearly set out.

Recenzje

"… excellent discussion on medical imaging and computerized treatment optimization … good overview of developments in biological models and processes … good perspective on the role of proton therapy and source of the facilities … excellent background, guidelines, and extensive critical evaluations on the practicality of every item covered … an excellent update on advances in technology related to conformal radiotherapy. I would highly recommend it to medical physicists, radiation oncologists, and manufacturers interested in the cutting-edge technological developments in the field of radiation oncology."
-Medical Physics, 1997

"For any centre considering 3-D CRT … this book is a useful source of information."
-RAD Review

"…authoritative … [the book] describes the physics and methodology of conformal radiotherapy … useful to both experienced and novice medical physicists and radiotherapists."
-ASLIB Book Guide

"…a useful introduction and review of a number of developing areas in conformal radiotherapy, providing valuable explanations of the theories behind the state of the art equipment."
-Clinical Oncology

Spis treści

Developments and Controversies in Three-Dimensional Treatment Planning
Methods to Create a Two-Dimensional Modulation of Fluence (Intensity) across a Radiation Field
Megavoltage Portal Imaging, Transit Dosimetry, and Tissue Compensators
The Multileaf Collimator in Clinical Practice
Converting Three-Dimensional Dose to Biological Outcomes TCP and NTCP
Progress in Proton Radiotherapy
Image Formation, Utilization, Display, the Role of Three-Dimensional, and the CT-Simulator

O autorze

S. Webb