Developments and controversies in three-dimensional treatment planning. Methods to create a 2D modulation of fluence (intensity) across a radiation field. Megavoltage portal imaging, Transit dosimetry and tissue compensators. The multileaf collimator in clinical practice. Converting 3D dose to biological outcomes TCP and NTCP. Progress in proton radiotherapy. Image formation, utilisation, display, the role of 3D, and the CT-simulator.
S. Webb
"… excellent discussion on medical imaging and computerized
treatment optimization … good overview of developments in
biological models and processes … good perspective on the role of
proton therapy and source of the facilities … excellent background,
guidelines, and extensive critical evaluations on the practicality
of every item covered … an excellent update on advances in
technology related to conformal radiotherapy. I would highly
recommend it to medical physicists, radiation oncologists, and
manufacturers interested in the cutting-edge technological
developments in the field of radiation oncology."
-Medical Physics, 1997
"For any centre considering 3-D CRT … this book is a useful source
of information."
-RAD Review
"…authoritative … [the book] describes the physics and methodology
of conformal radiotherapy … useful to both experienced and novice
medical physicists and radiotherapists."
-ASLIB Book Guide
"…a useful introduction and review of a number of developing areas
in conformal radiotherapy, providing valuable explanations of the
theories behind the state of the art equipment."
-Clinical Oncology
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