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Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology


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Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology

380 Seiten, 2. Auflage, 2021
184 Abbildungen

  • Easy-to-read handbook covering the physics and biology of radiation therapy
  • Fully updated and includes four new chapters on MRI linac, proton beam radiotherapy, chemomodulation and immunomodulation of radiation in vitro and in vivo, and scholastic and deterministic late effects
  • Reviews topics included on the radiation oncology, medical dosimetry, and radiation therapy board exams
  • Presents concepts in a step-by-step format featuring mnemonics, cartoons, and rules of thumb
This book is a concise and well-illustrated review of the physics and biology of radiation therapy intended for radiation therapists, dosimetrists, radiation oncology residents, and physicists.

It presents topics that are included on the radiation therapy physics and biology board examinations and is designed with the intent of presenting information in an easily digestible format with maximum retention in mind. The inclusion of mnemonics, rules of thumb, and reader-friendly illustrations throughout the book help to make difficult concepts easier to grasp.

This new edition is updated throughout with the latest information and applications of radiation oncology physics and biology and includes four new chapters. New topics include: MRI linac, proton beam radiotherapy, chemomodulation and immunomodulation of radiation in vitro and in vivo, and stochastic and deterministic late effects.

Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology is a valuable reference for radiation oncologists, medical professionals in the field, residents, and all students interested in radiation oncology.


Table of Contents

Part 1 Radiation Therapy Physics
  • 1 Atomic and Nuclear Structure
  • 2 Radioactive Decay
  • 3 Production and Properties of Radiation
  • 4 Interactions of Electromagnetic Radiation with Matter
  • 5 Interactions of Particulate Radiation with Matter
  • 6 Quantification and Masurement of Dose
  • 7 Characteristics of Photon Beams
  • 8 Dosimetry of Photon Beams in Water
  • 9 Dosimetry of Photon Beams in a Patient
  • 10 Dosimetry of Electron Beams
  • 11 Physics and Dosimetry of Brachytherapy
  • 12 Advanced Treatment Planning for EBRT
  • 13 Linac Quality Assurance
  • 14 Radiation Protection and Safety
  • 15 Quality Management Program
  • 16 Special Topics: Computers 17 MRI Linear Accelerators 18 Protons
Part II Radiation Therapy Biology
  • 19 Molecular Biology and Signaling
  • 20 Cancer Biology
  • 21 Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Damage and Repair
  • 22 Modes of Cell Death and Survival Assays
  • 23 Radiation Safety Models, SLD, PLD, and Dose rate
  • 24 Oxygen Effect, Relative Biological Effectiveness and Linear Energy Transfer
  • 25 Normal Tissue Radiation Response
  • 26 Tumor Microenvironment
  • 27 Cell and Tissue Kinetics
  • 28 Acute Effects of Total Body Irradiation
  • 29 Time, Dose, & Fractionation
  • 30 Therapeutic Ratio
  • 31 Chemotherapy, Chemomodulation and Immunomodulation of Radiation Therapy
  • 32 Biology of Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, and Alternative Radiation Modalities
  • 33 Hyperthermia
  • 34 Stochastic, Deterministic and Heritable Effects (and Some Radiation Protection Basics)
  • 35 Radiation Effects in the Embryo and Fetus
  • Appendix A Glossary of Terms and Physical Constants
  • Appendix B List of Radionuclides for Therapy and Imaging

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