Imaging is a critical component in the delivery of
radiotherapy to patients with malignancy, and this book
teaches the principles and practice of imaging specific
to radiotherapy. Introductory chapters outline the basic
principles of the available imaging modalities including
x-rays, ultrasound, CT, MR, nuclear medicine, and PET.
Site specific chapters then cover the main tumour sites,
reviewing optimal imaging techniques for diagnosis,
staging, radiotherapy planning, and follow-up for each
site. Chapters are co-authored by oncologists and
radiologists specialising in a specific area to provide
an authoritative view on the role of imaging in the
patient's journey and examples of relevant images are
provided throughout. The important areas of radiation
protection, exposure justification, and risks, are also
comprehensively covered, exploring issues such as
balancing radiation exposure with long-term risks of
radiation effects such as second cancer induction. ABOUT
THE SERIES Radiotherapy remains the major non-surgical
treatment modality for the management of malignant
disease, with over 50% of patients receiving treatment
at some time during the management of their disease.It
is based on the application of the principles of applied
physics, radiobiology, and tumour biology to clinical
practice. Volumes in this series take the reader through
the basic principles of different types of radiotherapy
or components of radiotherapy, and then develop this by
individual sites. This series of practical handbooks are
aimed at physicians both in training and practising
radiotherapy, as well as medical physicists,
dosimetrists, radiographers and senior nurses. |
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