External beam therapy /

External beam therapy is used to aim highly focused beams of radiation at the edges of the site where cancer is found. The goal is to destroy any abnormal cells and prevent the growth or regrowth of the tumour. This book provides practical guidance on its use, including indications, treatment and pl...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Hoskin, Peter J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Edición:2nd ed.
Colección:Radiotherapy in practice.
Temas:
Cancer > Radiotherapy.
Particle beams > Therapeutic use.
Radiotherapy, High-Energy > methods
Neoplasms > radiotherapy
Radiotherapy Dosage
Radiotherapy, Computer-Assisted > methods
Radiation Oncology
Cancer > Radiothérapie.
Faisceaux de particules > Emploi en thérapeutique.
Dosimétrie en radiothérapie.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Cancer.
MEDICAL > Oncology.
Cancer > Radiotherapy
Particle beams > Therapeutic use
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:External beam therapy is used to aim highly focused beams of radiation at the edges of the site where cancer is found. The goal is to destroy any abnormal cells and prevent the growth or regrowth of the tumour. This book provides practical guidance on its use, including indications, treatment and planning.
Notas:Previous edition: 2006.
Descripción Física:1 online resource : color illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191649646
0191649643
9780191768507
0191768502
9780191649653
0191649651

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