The goal of radiation therapy treatment planning is to maximize the radiation dose to tumor while minimizing the dose to surrounding healthy tissue. This text provides the radiation therapist with step-by-step instructions on how to perform the technical aspects of radiation therapy, compute dose calculation, and execute effective treatment planning. The second edition is widely expanded and includes new coverage of treatment preparation, 3-D treatment planning, dosimetry, the latest equipment, documentation and quality assurance. Treatment simulation and treatment planning guidelines are provided by body region (head and neck, thorax, pelvis, etc.) for easy access to material in the clinical setting.
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Introductory Material.Radiation Therapy Beams.Isdode Charts - Photon and Electron.Beam Modifying Devices.Single Beam Treatment.Multiple Beam Treatment.Moving Beam Treatment.Matching Field Edges.Patient-Beam Alignment.Localization and Treatment Simulation Procedures.Treatment Documentation.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Head and Neck.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Central Nervous System.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Thorax.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Abdomen.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Pelvis.Treatment Techniques for Malignancies in the Extremeties.Treatment Techniques for Hodgkin's Disease.Special Beam Treatments.Dose Prescription and Fractionation Schedules.
