Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy

Washington, Charles M. MBA, RT

Book Information
Edition:	3rd
Publisher:	Mosby
ISBN:	0-323-05362-9 (0323053629)
ISBN-13:	978-0-323-05362-4 (9780323053624)
New Edition:	0-323-28752-2
Binding:	Hardcover
Copyright:	2010
Publish Date:	02/09
Weight:	6.77 Lbs.
Pages:	984
Carton Quantity:	5
Subject Class:	RAD (Radiology)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Pathology
Subject Definition:	Neoplasms-Ratdiotherapy; Radiation Oncology-Methods
NLM Class:	QZ 269
LC Class:	RC271
Abstract:	Learn everything you need to know about radiation therapy with the only comprehensive text written for radiation therapy students by radiation therapists. Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy is designed to help you understand cancer management, improve clinical techniques for delivering doses of radiation, and apply complex concepts to treatment planning and delivery. This edition features enhanced learning tools and thoroughly updated content, including three new chapters to inform you of increasingly important technologies and practices. The up-to-date and authoritative coverage of this text make it a resource you'll want to consult throughout your radiation therapy courses and beyond. Complete coverage of radiation therapy provides all introductory content plus the full scope of information on physics, simulation, and treatment planning. Contributions from a broad range of practitioners bring you the expertise of radiation therapists, physicians, nurses, administrators, and educators who are part of cancer management teams. Chapters on image guided radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and CT simulation keep you up-to-date with emerging technologies. Color inserts show significant procedures and imaging technologies clearly.

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