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New Technologies in Radiation Oncology (Medical Radiology by Wolfgang Schlegel PhD (auth.), Wolfgang Schlegel PhD, Thomas Bortfeld PhD, Anca-Ligia Grosu MD (eds.) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is New Technologies in Radiation Oncology (Medical Radiology about?

This book provides an overview of recent advances in radiation oncology, many of which have originated from physics and engineering sciences. After an introductory section on basic aspects of 3D medical imaging, the role of 3D imaging in the context of radiotherapy is explored in a series of chapters on the various modern imaging techniques. A further major section addresses 3D treatment planning for conformal radiotherapy, with consideration of both external radiotherapy and brachytherapy. Subsequently the modern techniques of 3D conformal radiotherapy are described, including stereotactic radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided and adaptive radiotherapy, and radiotherapy with charged particles. More clinically oriented chapters explore the use of brachytherapy in patients with prostate cancer, cardiovascular disorders and breast cancer. The book concludes with a section on quality assurance. The text is specifically designed to be accessible to professionals and students with a medical background as well as to newcomers to radiation oncology from the field of physics.

Who reads New Technologies in Radiation Oncology (Medical Radiology?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Wolfgang Schlegel PhD (auth.), Wolfgang Schlegel PhD, Thomas Bortfeld PhD, Anca-Ligia Grosu MD (eds.)
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Published
2006
Language
EN
ISBN
9783540299998
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Medical, Science, Engineering

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