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Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy

Washington, Charles M. MBA, RT
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Edition: 4th
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN: 0-323-28752-2 (0323287522)
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-28752-4 (9780323287524)
New Edition: 0-323-59695-9
Old Edition: 0-323-05362-9
Binding: Hardcover
Copyright: 2016
Publish Date: 04/15
Weight: 6.02 Lbs.
Pages: 908
Carton Quantity: 5
Subject Class: RAD (Radiology)
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A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy: Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
Discipline: Pathology
Subject Definition: Neoplasms-Radiotherapy; Radiation Oncology-Methods
NLM Class: QZ 269
LC Class: RC271
Abstract: 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 of post-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.
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