Product Description
The techniques of state-of-the-art radiation therapy have evolved greatly in recent years. Treatment procedures such as conformal and intensity-modulated radiation therapy, high dose-rate and brachytherapy, and image-guided radiation therapy have become standards in radiation therapy clinics around the world. Teaching models for radiation therapy have advanced accordingly, as have the protocols for calibrating and applying radiation beams in treatment. This Third Edition of Radiation Therapy Physics provides the latest information on the technological and conceptual developments currently transforming the field. A concise guide to fundamental principles and clinical applications, the text includes reviews of the most up-to-date instrumentation as well as critical historical links. Radiation Therapy Physics, Third Edition offers: New coverage of imaging modalities in therapy planning and verification, calibration protocols, and precision radiation therapy, as well as relevant regulation and compliance issues An expanded section on computer applications in radiation therapy and electron beam therapy A new, easy-to-follow format Numerous illustrative diagrams, photographs, tables, and graphs Problems, answers, and summaries for each chapter New images obtained from high-energy x-ray beams delivered by linear accelerators Clear and concise writing style throughout With its user-friendly presentation and broad, comprehensive coverage of radiotherapy physics, Radiation Therapy Physics, Third Edition is both an accessible medical text and a handy professional reference.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 3 reviews)

Not well put together. by A. Martin (Oklahoma City)

2 Stars
July 18, 2009
This book has a lot of good information, but it doesn't explain itself very well. There are a number of incorrect formulas from bad editing. The author doesn't explain where he is getting different numbers and results from. He skips too many steps when explaining things. If you already have a strong understanding of radiation therapy physics this book would be fine, but if you're trying to learn it this book is lacking.

Decent radiation therapy physics background and introduction by T. O'shea

4 Stars
August 07, 2008
this book is good overall but could go into a little more detail in some areas. i purchased it because i had read most of Khan and wanted a 'different perspective' on medical radiation physics.

Another remarkable book by a remarkable Author by A former student of William Hendee

5 Stars
March 14, 2006
This book on Radiation Therapy Physics serves the needs of all professionals working in the treatment of cancer by radiation.Radiation oncology residents,physicists,dosimetrists and therapists will all find this book useful for the understanding of physical concepts needed in their day to day practice.

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