PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF RADIATION THERAPY

Authored by radiation therapists for radiation therapy students and therapists, this second edition covers every aspect of the field--from ethics and legal considerations and principles of pathology to radiation therapy physics, dosimetry concepts, and practical applications. Other topics include radiographic imaging; treatment delivery equipment; treatment procedures; infection control in radiation oncology facilities; pharmacology and drug administration; applied mathematics review; aspects of brachytherapy; radiation safety and protection; quality improvement; surface and sectional anatomy; simulator design and procedures; dose distributions; and electron charting and image management. Chapters 25 through 37 cover various types of cancer by body system. Each chapter includes an outline, key terms, review questions, and references.