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Demos Medical Publishing Physics in Radiation Oncology by Edited by Andrew Godley Edited by Ping Xia
This guide a companion to the Radiation Oncology SelfAssessment Guide is a comprehensive physics review for anyone in the field of radiation oncology looking to enhance their knowledge of medical physics. It covers in depth the principles of radiation physics as applied to radiation therapy along with their technical and clinical applications. To foster retention of key concepts and data the resource utilizes a userfriendly flash card question and answer format with over 800 questions. The questions are supported by detailed answers and rationales along with reference citations for source information.It is comprised of 14 chapters that lead the reader through the radiation oncology physics field from basic physics to current practice and latest innovations. Aspects of basic physics covered include fundamentals photon and particle interactions and dose measurement. A section on current practice covers treatment planning safety regulations quality assurance and SBRT SRS TBI IMRT and IGRT techniques. A chapter unique to this volume is dedicated to those topics in diagnostic imaging most relevant to radiology including MRI ultrasound fluoroscopy mammography PET SPECT and CT. New technologies such as VMAT novel IGRT devices proton therapy and MRIguided therapy are also incorporated. Focused and authoritative this musthave review combines the expertise of clinical radiation oncology and radiation physics faculty from the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute.Key Features:A onestop guide for those studying the physics of radiation oncology including those wishing to reinforce their current knowledge of medical physics.Includes more than 800 questions with detailed answers and rationales.Delivered in a flash card format to facilitate recall of key concepts and data.Presents a unique chapter on diagnostic imaging topics most relevant to radiation oncology.Content provided by a vast array of contributors including physicists radiation oncology residents dosimetrists and physicians.show more