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Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy

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ISBN-10: 0323017487

ISBN-13: 9780323017480

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Charles M. Washington, Dennis T. Leaver

List price: $179.00
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Readers will find outlines and a list of key terms at the beginning of each chapter, and review questions and critical thinking questions (termed 'questions to ponder') at the end of each chapter. Examples of topics include epidemiology, etiology, ethics, detection and diagnosis.
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Book details

List price: $179.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 8/15/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 992
Size: 8.31" wide x 10.87" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 6.182

Introduction
Cancer: An Overview
The Ethics and Legal Considerations of Cancer Management
Principles of Pathology
Overview of Radiobiology
Detection and Diagnosis
Radiographic Imaging
Treatment Delivery Equipment
Treatment Procedures
Education
Infection Control in Radiation Oncology Facilities
Assessment
Pharmacology and Drug Administration
Physics, Simulation, and Treatment Planning
Applied Mathematics Review
Introduction to Radiation Therapy Physics
Aspects of Brachytherapy
Radiation Safety and Protection
Quality Improvement in Radiation Oncology
Surface and Sectional Anatomy
Simulator Design
Simulation Procedures
Photon Dosimetry Concepts and Calculations
Dose Distributions
Electron Beams in Radiation Therapy
Electronic Charting and Image Management
Practical Applications
Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Lymphoreticular System
Leukemia
Endocrine System
Respiratory System
Head and Neck Cancers
Central Nervous System
Digestive System
Gynecological Tumors
Male Reproductive and Genitourinary
Breast Cancer
Pediatric Solid Tumors
Skin and Melanoma
Appendices
Glossary
Answers to Review Questions
Index