Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology (eBook)

David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht (Autoren)

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2014 | 2014
XIX, 348 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-06841-1 (ISBN)

Infos

This book is a concise and well-illustrated review of the physics and biology of radiation therapy intended for radiation oncology residents, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists. It presents topics that are included on the Radiation Therapy Physics and Biology 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. Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology is a valuable reference for students and prospective students in every discipline of radiation oncology.

David S. Chang, MD, MS

Department of Radiation Oncology

CHRISTUS St. Patrick Regional Cancer Center 

Lake Charles, LA, USA

Foster D. Lasley, MD

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA  

Indra J. Das, PhD, FACR, FASTRO

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA    

Marc S. Mendonca, PhD

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Joseph R. Dynlacht, PhD

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Inhalt

Part I  Radiation Therapy Physics1        Atomic and Nuclear Structure2        Radioactive Decay3        Properties and Production of Radiation4        Interactions of Electromagnetic Radiation with Matter 5        Interactions of Particulate Radiation with Matter6        Quantification and Measurement of Dose7        Characteristics of Photon Beams8        Dosimetry of Photon Beams in Water9        Dosimetry of Photon Beams in a Patient10    Dosimetry of Electron Beams11    Physics and Dosimetry of Brachytherapy12    Advanced Treatment Planning for EBRT13    Linac Quality Assurance14    Radiation Protection and Safety15    Quality Management Program 16    Special Topics: Hyperthermia and Computers Part II   Radiation Therapy Biology           17    Molecular Biology and Signaling18    Cancer Genetic and Molecular Characteristics19    Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Damage and Repair20    Cell Death and Survival Assays21    Fractionated Radiation Survival Models22    Oxygen Effect, Relative Biological Effectiveness and Linear Energy Transfer23    Tumor Microenvironment24    Cell and Tissue Kinetics25    Acute Effects of Total Body Irradiation (TBI)26    Normal Tissue Radiation Responses27    Therapeutic Ratio28    Combined Modality Therapy29    Biology of Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, and Alternative Radiation Modalities30    Hyperthermia31    Carcinogenesis and Heritable Effects32    Radiation Effects in the Embryo and FetusAppendix A   Glossary of Terms and Physical ConstantsAppendix B    List of Radionuclides for Radiotherapy and Imaging

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.9.2014
• Zusatzinfo: XIX, 348 p. 158 illus., 147 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Anamnese / Körperliche Untersuchung
• Schlagworte: diagnostic radiology • medical dosimetry board review • radiation oncology board review • radiation therapy biology • radiation therapy board review • radiation therapy physics • Radiaton Oncology
• ISBN-10: 3-319-06841-5 / 3319068415
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-06841-1 / 9783319068411