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Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology

Authors:

  1. David S. Chang

    1. Department of Radiation Oncology, CHRISTUS St. Patrick Regional Cancer Center, Lake Charles, USA

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  2. Foster D. Lasley

    1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA

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  3. Indra J. Das

    1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA

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  4. Marc S. Mendonca

    1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA

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  5. Joseph R. Dynlacht

    1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA

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  • Easy-to-read handbook covering the physics and biology of radiation therapy
  • Reviews to topics included on the radiation oncology, medical dosimetry, and radiation therapy board exams
  • Presents concepts in a step-by-step format featuring mnemonics, cartoons, and rules of thumb

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Table of contents (32 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Radiation Therapy Physics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Atomic and Nuclear Structure

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 3-10

    3. Radioactive Decay

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 11-21

    4. Production and Properties of Radiation

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 23-34

    5. Interactions of Electromagnetic Radiation with Matter

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 35-41

    6. Interactions of Particulate Radiation with Matter

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 43-54

    7. Quantification and Measurement of Dose

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 55-68

    8. Characteristics of Photon Beams

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 69-76

    9. Dosimetry of Photon Beams in Water

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 77-92

    10. Dosimetry of Photon Beams in a Patient

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 93-109

    11. Dosimetry of Electron Beams

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 111-123

    12. Physics and Dosimetry of Brachytherapy

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 125-137

    13. Advanced Treatment Planning for EBRT

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 139-150

    14. Linac Quality Assurance

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 151-154

    15. Radiation Protection and Safety

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 155-163

    16. Quality Management Program

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 165-168

    17. Special Topics: Hyperthermia and Computers

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 169-177

  3. Radiation Therapy Biology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 179-179
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    2. Molecular Biology and Signaling

      • David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht
      Pages 181-189
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About this book

This book is a concise and well-illustrated review of the physics and biology of radiation therapy intended for radiation oncology residents, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists. It presents topics that are included on the Radiation Therapy Physics and Biology examinations and is designed with the intent of presenting information in an easily digestible format with maximum retention in mind. The inclusion of mnemonics, rules of thumb, and reader-friendly illustrations throughout the book help to make difficult concepts easier to grasp. Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology is a valuable reference for students and prospective students in every discipline of radiation oncology.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Radiation Oncology, CHRISTUS St. Patrick Regional Cancer Center, Lake Charles, USA

    David S. Chang

  • Department of Radiation Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA

    Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht

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About the authors

David S. Chang, MD, MS

Department of Radiation Oncology

CHRISTUS St. Patrick Regional Cancer Center 

Lake Charles, LA, USA

Foster D. Lasley, MD

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA  

Indra J. Das, PhD, FACR, FASTRO

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA    

Marc S. Mendonca, PhD

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Joseph R. Dynlacht, PhD

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology

  • Authors: David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06841-1

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-06841-1Published: 19 September 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIX, 348

  • Number of Illustrations: 11 b/w illustrations, 147 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Radiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiology

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