Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy: 2nd Edition - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0323017487 ISBN 13: 9780323017480

Casa editrice: Mosby Inc, 2003

Riassunto

The 2nd edition of Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy is a comprehensive, affordable, resource that covers all of the relevant information in one volume. The first unit, Introduction to Radiation Therapy, presents the foundation of knowledge needed to understand and build on important concepts. The second unit, Physics, Simulation and Treatment Planning, explores the different treatment procedures and supporting information. Unit 3, Practical Applications, discusses various types of cancer and the body systems affected. Excellent pedagogical features throughout the book include outlines and a list of key terms at the beginning of each chapter, as well as review questions and critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter.

• The only text available authored by radiation therapists for radiation therapy students and therapists that offers complete coverage of radiation therapy, giving readers the full breadth of information needed from the radiation therapist's perspective.
• Introductory information is provided, as well as simulation, treatment, and specific body system applications - all consolidated into one comprehensive volume.
• Chapters offer complete coverage of topics needed for the radiation therapy curriculum.
• Chapter outlines, key terms, review questions with answers, critical thinking questions, and a complete glossary give students the tools to make the best use of the text.
• Numerous scholarly journals have cited this book as a strong, authoritative, comprehensive text in radiation therapy, and it has received a multitude of positive reviews by peers in radiation therapy.
• Contributions from a broad-scope of practitioners include radiation therapists, physicians, nurses, administrators, and educators, accurately representing all professionals who make up cancer management teams in hospitals and clinics.

• New and emerging technologies being utilized by an increasing number of hospitals are covered, such as CT simulation and electronic charting.
• Material has been updated throughout, consolidated when applicable, and additional information added.
• New information is included, specifically in the areas of treatment planning, electronic charting, dose distribution, photon dosimetry and calculations, and education.
• Content reflects improved delivery methods of prescribed doses of radiation.

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Contenuti

Unit I: Introduction to Radiation Therapy
1. Cancer: An Overview
2. Ethics and Legal Considerations of Cancer Management
3. Principles of Pathology
4. Overview of Radiobiology
5. Detection and Diagnosis
6. Radiographic Imaging
7. Treatment Delivery Equipment
8. Treatment Procedures
9. Education
10. Infection Control in Radiation Oncology Facilities
11. Assessment
12. Pharmacology and Drug Administration

Unit II: Physics, Simulation and Treatment Planning
13. Applied Mathematics Review
14. Introduction to Radiation Therapy Physics
15. Aspects of Brachytherapy
16. Radiation Safety and Protection
17. Quality Improvement in Radiation Oncology
18. Surface and Sectional Anatomy
19. Simulator Design
20. Simulation Procedures
21. Photon Dosimetry Concepts and Calculations
22. Dose Distribution
23. Electron Beams in Radiation Therapy
24. Electronic Charting and Image Management

Unit III: Practical Applications
25. Soft Tissue Sarcomas
26. Lymphoreticular System
27. Leukemia
28. Endocrine System
29. Respiratory System
30. Head and Neck Cancers
31. Central Nervous System
32. Digestive System
33. Gynecological Tumors
34. Male Reproductive and Genitourinary
35. Breast Cancer
36. Pediatric Solid Tumors
37. Skin and Melanoma

Appendices
Glossary
Answers to Review Questions

Product Description

Book by Washington MBA RTT FASRT Charles M Leaver MS RT

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Mosby Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0323017487
• ISBN 13: 9780323017480
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 975
• Redattore: Washington Charles M., Leaver Dennis
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italia