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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PART I Building Blocks 1. Reference dosimetry for ionizing radiation 2. Relative dosimetry for MV beams 3. In-vivo dosimetry 4. Quality assurance and commissioning of new radiotherapy technology 5. Quality assurance of radiotherapy dose calculations 6. Immobilization techniques in radiotherapy 7. Image guidance and localization technologies for radiotherapy 8. Brachytherapy 9. Proton radiotherapy 10. Radiation safety and shielding in radiotherapy 11. Information Technology in Radiation Oncology 12. Quality and safety improvement in radiation oncology PART II Clinical Applications 13. Simulation for radiotherapy treatment planning 14. Treatment planning quality metrics 15. The use of electrons for external beam radiotherapy 16. IMRT and VMAT 17. SRS and SBRT 18. Clinical aspects of image guidance and localization in radiotherapy 19. Respiratory motion mangement for external beam radiotherapy 20. Intracavitary Brachytherapy 21. Interstitial Brachytherapy 22. Prostate seed implant 23. Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) 24. Special Procedures Appendix I Resource Documents Appendix II Glossary
