ENGLISH

Proton and Charged Particle Radiotherapy

By Thomas F DeLaney , Hanne M Kooy

Book information

Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Year
2007
ISBN
0781765528, 9780781765527
LCC
RM862.P76 P76 2008
Open Library ID
OL11006928M
Language
english
Format
CHM
Filesize
55 MB (57734045 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
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Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

This volume is the first comprehensive and practical clinical reference on proton and charged particle radiotherapy. The first half of the book explains the treatment delivery systems used, offers detailed guidance on treatment planning techniques, examines key clinical issues in proton radiotherapy, and reviews recent experience with heavier charged particle radiotherapy. The second half of the book offers "how-to" information on treatment of pediatric tumors, lymphomas, and tumors of the central nervous system, eye, skull base, cervical spine, bone and soft tissue, paranasal sinus, nasal cavity, nasopharynx, oropharynx, oral cavity, salivary glands, prostate, lung, gastrointestinal tract, female reproductive tract, and breast. More than 100 full-color illustrations complement the text.

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