Physics for clinical oncology /

Trainees in oncology learn about ionising radiation, but to understand it fully they must also understand the physics relevant to its use in therapy. This is the first book written specifically for the oncology and radiation team. It begins with basic concepts and then explores the principles and pr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Sibtain, Amen, Morgan, Andrew (Andrew M.), MacDougall, Niall
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Colección:Radiotherapy in practice.
Temas:
Medical physics.
Cancer > Radiotherapy.
Radiation Oncology
Physique médicale.
Cancer > Radiothérapie.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Holism.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Reference.
MEDICAL > Alternative Medicine.
MEDICAL > Atlases.
MEDICAL > Essays.
MEDICAL > Family & General Practice.
MEDICAL > Holistic Medicine.
MEDICAL > Osteopathy.
Cancer > Radiotherapy
Medical physics
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Trainees in oncology learn about ionising radiation, but to understand it fully they must also understand the physics relevant to its use in therapy. This is the first book written specifically for the oncology and radiation team. It begins with basic concepts and then explores the principles and practice of physics as it relates to radiotherapy, including discussion of specific types of therapy. ABOUT THE SERIES:Radiotherapy remains the major non-surgical treatment modality for the management of malignant disease. It is based on the application of the principles of applied physics, radiobiolog.
Descripción Física:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191628788
0191628786
1283580357
9781283580359

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