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Radiotherapy in Practice - Brachytherapy

By Catherine , Hoskin , Peter J.; Coyle

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2011
ISBN
9780199600908, 0199600902
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2244768 bytes)
Series
Radiotherapy in practice
Edition
2nd ed.
Pages
0\234
Time added
2019-07-16 11:15:05
Radioisotope brachytherapy;Cancer -- Radiotherapy

Description

1. Introduction 2. Isotopes and delivery systems for brachytherapy 3. Principles of brachytherapy dosimetry 4. Radiation protection issues in brachytherapy 5. The role of brachytherapy in head and neck cancer 6. Brachytherapy for uterine tumours: cervix and endometrium 7. Prostate cancer: permanent low dose rate seed brachytherapy and temporary high dose rate afterloading brachytherapy 8. Endolumenal brachytherapy: bronchus and oesophagus 9. Perineal implants: anal canal, vagina and vulva 10. Breast brachytherapy 11. Rectal brachytherapy 12. Miscellaneous sites 13. Quality assurance

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