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Once again Jake Van Dyk has brought together an esteemed group of
international experts to describe the latest radiation oncology
tools and techniques in volume 4 of The Modern Technology of
Radiation Oncology. With technological advancements in radiation
oncology continuing at a rapid pace, this book provides
state-of-the-art information on making these technologies available
in the clinic. Some of the topics addressed in this volume include
FLASH RT, surface-guided radiation therapy, PET/MRI, real-time MRI
guidance, robust optimization, automated treatment planning,
artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, radiomics,
particle therapy RBE, nanoparticle applications, and global access
to radiotherapy. These volumes have not only been valued by medical
physicists in clinical practice around the world, but also by
residents preparing for their certification exams.
Since the discovery of the x-ray over 125 years ago, scientists and
medical professionals alike have harnessed the power of the atom to
heal and protect. This book brings together an all-star cast of
high-profile and award-winning scholars, introducing the general
readership to an often unnoticed yet societally vital profession -
medical physics. This collection of personal short stories offers
an informal, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of these
esteemed professionals, encapsulating their transformative "aha"
moments within a whimsical hodgepodge of instructive and inspiring
anecdotes. They even pass on words of wisdom discovered from their
diverse experiences throughout the academic, clinical, and
commercial worlds. The wealth of information packed into these
vignettes runs the gamut from practical career advice to
lighthearted tales of humorous misadventure, providing a tremendous
overview of the breadth and depth of medical physics as a career
and discipline while imparting sage advice that extends well beyond
the field. In his Foreword to this book Rafael Grossi, Director
General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, provides his
strong endorsement of the life-saving work carried out by medical
physicists and the profession as a whole. From the general public
to the budding student in search of career guidance, as well as
young and seasoned practicing professionals, these
thought-provoking, witty, and simply entertaining "untold stories"
encourage the reader to reflect on and ponder the many enduring
lessons born from unexpected life-turning events.
With more than 80 full-colour images, this second volume of The
Modern Technology of Radiation Oncology deals with the most
significant incremental advances in radiation oncology that have
occurred since the publication of Volume 1 in 1999. As with the
first volume, Volume 2 focuses on the design of the new
technologies and how to put them into clinical practice. Medical
physicists, radiation oncologists, and everyone who has a close
association with the technology of radiation oncology will find
this book useful - especially those who are planning implementation
of new technologies and those who are preparing for certification.
MPP's biennial review of the treatments and techniques on the
cutting edge of medical imaging and treatment, Advances in Medical
Physics is designed to help medical physicists and technically
inclined physicians stay current in medical radiation science and
technology - especially in subfields of medical physics other than
their own. Volume 6 is full of exciting new advances. There are
fifteen chapters by the world's leading authorities as selected by
editors you know and trust. Topics include: photoacoustic imaging,
high-intensity focused ultrasound, radiation exposure on a trip to
Mars, and recent advances in brachytherapy.
The evidence is growing that the improvements in imaging, along
with increasingly conformal radiation treatments, are providing
significant benefits for patient outcome, both in terms of tumor
control and reduced normal tissue complications. The challenge is
for medical physicists and radiation oncologists to stay "in tune"
with these rapidly changing advances that provide a better quality
of life for patients. The goal of The Modern Technology of
Radiation Oncology is to provide state-of-the-art, updated
information on making these technologies available in the clinic.
Medical Physics Publishing is pleased to introduce volume 3 of The
Modern Technology of Radiation Oncology. The series has become a
reference around the world for practicing medical physicists and
especially for the medical physicists who are sitting their
certification exams.
With more than 80 full-colour images, this second volume of The
Modern Technology of Radiation Oncology deals with the most
significant incremental advances in radiation oncology that have
occurred since the publication of Volume 1 in 1999. As with the
first volume, Volume 2 focuses on the design of the new
technologies and how to put them into clinical practice. Medical
physicists, radiation oncologists, and everyone who has a close
association with the technology of radiation oncology will find
this book useful - especially those who are planning implementation
of new technologies and those who are preparing for certification.
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