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The Physics of Modern Brachytherapy for Oncology (Paperback)
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The Physics of Modern Brachytherapy for Oncology (Paperback)
Series: Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
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Brachytherapy has become the modality of choice for several cancer
localizations, minimizing the possibility of unacceptable risks for
healthy tissues and providing a more cost-effective and convenient
treatment for patients. Written by leading experts in the physics,
development, and implementation of brachytherapy, The Physics of
Modern Brachytherapy for Oncology discusses the subject in detail,
covering its definition, the basic physics of radiation interaction
with matter, radionuclides, sources and source production,
calibration and dosimetry protocols as well as experimental
dosimetry methods appropriate for practical use. Logically
organized, the book begins with basic information, including
quantities and units, followed by fundamental atomic and nuclear
physics. It also provides the historical background of
brachytherapy physics. The next several chapters discuss the
radionuclides used in brachytherapy, reflecting upon past (radium),
present (iridium or cobalt), and future (ytterbium) methods. The
book proceeds to examine source calibration and dosimetry protocols
for dose rate calculation while the final chapters explore more
recent processes, including Monte Carlo-aided, experimental, and
gel dosimetry. The appendices provide useful tables of isotopes,
unit conversions and physical constants, brachytherapy sources,
TG-43 and TG-43 U1 data tables, and dose rate tables. Detailing the
physics behind brachytherapy treatment, The Physics of Modern
Brachytherapy for Oncology is essential reading for researchers,
practicing radiation oncologists, and medical physicists who want
to keep abreast of the developments in this changing field as well
as for postgraduate students in medical physics.
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