The only radiation therapy text written by radiation therapists, Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 4th Edition helps you understand cancer management and improve clinical techniques for delivering doses of radiation. A problem-based appro
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The only radiation therapy text written by radiation therapists, Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 4th Edition helps you understand cancer management and improve clinical techniques for delivering doses of radiation. A problem-based approach makes it easy to apply principles to treatment planning and delivery. New to this edition are updates on current equipment, procedures, and treatment planning. Written by radiation therapy experts Charles Washington and Dennis Leaver, this comprehensive text will be useful throughout your radiation therapy courses and beyond.
The only radiation therapy text written by radiation therapists, Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 4th Edition helps you understand cancer management and improve clinical techniques for delivering doses of radiation. A problem-based approach makes it easy to apply principles to treatment planning and delivery. New to this edition are updates on current equipment, procedures, and treatment planning. Written by radiation therapy experts Charles Washington and Dennis Leaver, this comprehensive text will be useful throughout your radiation therapy courses and beyond.
New to this edition
UPDATED chemotherapy section, expansion of What Causes Cancer, and inclusions of additional cancer biology terms and principles
provide the essential information needed for clinical success.
UPDATED coverage ofpost-image manipulation techniques includes new material on Cone beam utilization, MR imaging, image guided therapy, and kV imaging.
NEW section on radiation safety and misadministration of treatment beams addresses the most up-to-date practice requirements.
Content updates also include new ASRT Practice Standards and AHA Patient Care Partnership Standards, keeping you current with practice requirements.
UPDATED full-color insert is expanded to 32 pages, and displays images from newer modalities.
Key Features
Comprehensive coverage of radiation therapy
includes a clear introduction and overview plus complete information on physics, simulation, and treatment planning.
Spotlights and shaded boxes identify the most important concepts.
End-of-chapter questions provide a useful review.
Chapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries make it easier to prioritize, understand, and retain key information.
Key terms are bolded and defined at first mention in the text, and included in the glossary for easy reference.
Author Information
By Charles M. Washington, EdD, MBA, RT(T), FASRT, Senior Director of Hospital Administration in Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, USA and Dennis T Leaver, MS, RT(R)(T), FASRT, Professor and Chair, Radiation Therapy Department, Southern Maine Community College, S. Portland, ME
By Charles M. Washington, EdD, MBA, RT(T), FASRT, Senior Director of Hospital Administration in Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, USA and Dennis T Leaver, MS, RT(R)(T), FASRT, Professor and Chair, Radiation Therapy Department, Southern Maine Community College, S. Portland, ME
Unit I: Introduction 1. Cancer: An Overview 2. The Ethics and Legal Considerations of Cancer Management 3. Principles of Pathology 4. Overview of Radiobiology 5. Detection and Diagnosis 6. Medical Imaging 7. Treatment Delivery Equipment 8. Treatment Procedures 9. Infection Control in Radiation Oncology Facilities 10. Patient Assessment 11. Pharmacology and Drug Administration Unit II: Physics, Simulation and Treatment Planning 12. Applied Mathematics Review 13. Introduction to Radiation Therapy Physics 14. Aspects of Brachytherapy 15. Special Procedures 16. Particle Therapy 17. Radiation Safety and Protection 18. Patient Safety in Radiation Oncology 19. Quality Improvement in Radiation Oncology 20. Surface and Sectional Anatomy 21. Simulator Design 22. Computed Tomography Simulation 23. Photon Dosimetry Concepts and Calculations 24. Photon Dose Distributions 25. Electron Beams in Radiation Therapy 26. Electronic Charting and Image Management Unit III: Practical Applications 27. Bone, Cartilage and Soft Tissue Sarcomas 28. Lymphoreticular System Tumors 29. Endocrine System Tumors 30. Respiratory System Tumors 31. Head and Neck Cancers 32. Central Nervous System Tumors 33. Digestive System Tumors 34. Gynecological Tumors 35. Male Reproductive and Genitourinary Tumors 36. Breast Cancer 37. Pediatric Solid Tumors 38. Skin Cancers and Melanoma Glossary
https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/principles-and-practice-of-radiation-therapy-elsevier-ebook-on-vitalsource-9780323287685.html321108Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy - Elsevier eBook on VitalSourcehttps://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/placeholder/default/generic_item_image_123x160_1_1.png191.69212.99USDInStock/Health Professions/Radiography/eBooks50545885054665148865365054558<p>The <i>only</i> radiation therapy text written by radiation therapists<b>, Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, </b>4<b>th Edition</b> helps you understand cancer management and improve clinical techniques for delivering doses of radiation. A problem-based approach makes it easy to apply principles to treatment planning and delivery. New to this edition are updates on current equipment, procedures, and treatment planning. Written by radiation therapy experts Charles Washington and Dennis Leaver, this comprehensive text will be useful throughout your radiation therapy courses and beyond. </p> <p>The <i>only</i> radiation therapy text written by radiation therapists<b>, Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, </b>4<b>th Edition</b> helps you understand cancer management and improve clinical techniques for delivering doses of radiation. A problem-based approach makes it easy to apply principles to treatment planning and delivery. New to this edition are updates on current equipment, procedures, and treatment planning. Written by radiation therapy experts Charles Washington and Dennis Leaver, this comprehensive text will be useful throughout your radiation therapy courses and beyond. </p>00add-to-cart97803232876852015ProfessionalBy Charles M. Washington, EdD, MBA, RT(T), FASRT and Dennis T Leaver, MS, RT(R)(T), FASRT20164E-BookOtherMosby0Mar 20, 2015IN STOCKBy <STRONG>Charles M. Washington</STRONG>, EdD, MBA, RT(T), FASRT, Senior Director of Hospital Administration in Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, USA and <STRONG>Dennis T Leaver</STRONG>, MS, RT(R)(T), FASRT, Professor and Chair, Radiation Therapy Department, Southern Maine Community College, S. Portland, MEeBooksE-BookUnited StatesYesYesNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
