Charles M. Washington, Megan Trad

Washington and Leaver's Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

* Comprehensive coverage of radiation therapy includes a clear introduction and overview plus complete information on physics, simulation, and treatment planning * Chapter objectives, key terms, outlines and summaries?in each chapter help you organize information and ensure you understand what is most important * End-of-chapter questions?and?questions to ponder?provide opportunity for review and greater challenge * Bolded and defined key terms?are highlighted at first mention in the text and included in an expanded glossary * Spotlight boxes?highlight concepts and offer the most important information as it appears in the chapters * Considerations about how the role changed because of pandemic, addition of remote work outside of administering treatment, changes to equipment * Updating MRI * Operational Issues Course * Updated! Management for Radiation Therapists

---

Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences
• 6. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 850
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 276mm x 216mm
• ISBN-13: 9780443121784
• ISBN-10: 0443121788
• Artikelnr.: 72801114

Autorenporträt

Dr. Washington is one of the originating Authors of this title. He has over 35 years' experience combined in radiation oncology administration, education, and operations with both MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Inhaltsangabe

Section 1: Introduction
1. Cancer: An Overview
2. The Ethics and Legal Considerations of Cancer Management
3. Patient Assessment
4. Overview of Radiobiology
5. Detection and Diagnosis
6. Medical Imaging in Practice
7. Treatment Delivery Equipment
8. Treatment Procedures
9. Infection Control in Radiation Oncology Facilities
10. Infection Control: Health and Safety
11. Pharmacology and Drug Administration
Section 2: Physics, Simulation, and Treatment Planning
12. Applied Mathematics Review
13. Introduction to Radiation Therapy Physics
14. Aspects of Brachytherapy
15. Advanced Procedure
16. Particle Therapy
17. Radiation Safety and Protection
18. Culture of Safety and Protection
19. Quality Improvement in Radiation Oncology
20. Surface and Sectional Anatomy
21. Computed Tomography Simulation and Design
22. Photon Dosimetry Concepts and Calculations
23. Photon Dose Distributions
24. Electronic Charting and Image Management
Section 3: Practical Applications
25. Bone, Cartilage and Soft Tissue Sarcomas
26. Leukemias and Lymphomas
27. Endocrine System Tumors
28. Respiratory System Tumors
29. Head and Neck Cancers
30. Central Nervous System Tumors
31. Digestive System Tumors
32. Gynecological Tumors
33. Male Reproductive and Genitourinary Tumors
34. Breast Cancer
35. Pediatric Solid Tumors
36. Skin Cancers and Melanoma