Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy (4th Edition) – PDF

Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 4th Edition, (PDF) serves as the definitive resource crafted by radiation therapists to deepen your understanding of cancer management while refining your clinical techniques for delivering radiation doses. Its problem-based approach allows for straightforward application of principles in treatment planning and delivery, ensuring that you provide high-quality patient care. This latest edition includes crucial updates on the newest equipment, procedures, and treatment planning strategies, keeping you at the cutting edge of the field. Renowned experts Charles Washington and Dennis Leaver have authored this comprehensive text, making it an essential resource not only during your radiation therapy coursework but also a vital guide throughout your professional journey. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this indispensable textbook, filled with the knowledge and expertise necessary for success in radiation therapy.

• UPDATED full-color insert is expanded to 32 pages, and displays images from newer modalities.
• NEW section on radiation safety and misadministration of treatment beams addresses the most up-to-date practice requirements.
• Content updates also include new ASRT Practice Standards and AHA Patient Care Partnership Standards, keeping you current with practice requirements.
• UPDATED coverage of post-image manipulation techniques includes new material on Cone beam utilization, MR imaging, image guided therapy, and kV imaging.
• UPDATED chemotherapy section, expansion of What Causes Cancer, and inclusions of additional cancer biology terms and principles provide the essential information needed for clinical success.

• Comprehensive coverage of radiation therapy includes a clear introduction and overview plus complete information on physics, simulation, and treatment planning.
• Spotlights and shaded boxes identify the most important concepts.
• End-of-chapter questions provide a useful review.
• Chapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries make it easier to prioritize, understand, and retain key information.
• Key terms are bolded and defined at first mention in the text, and included in the glossary for easy reference.

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