Practical Radiotherapy

<p>Now in its third edition, <i>Practical Radiotherapy</i> continues to keep pace with current and emerging technologies, patient pathways, and the rapidly expanding role of therapeutic radiographers.</p> <p>Extensively revised and updated, this accessible book examines all the essential aspects of radiotherapy, from the physics and mathematics of radiation beams, to in-depth descriptions of the equipment used by radiotherapy practitioners, to new and expanded coverage of MR-linac and Halcyon technology, proton therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, sealed-source verification and quality assurance for MV equipment.</p> <ul> <li>Covers all the core information essential to radiotherapy practice</li> <li>Describes the major aspects of therapeutic radiography in a practical context</li> <li>Includes images, diagrams, supplemental reading suggestions and more radiotherapy-specific examples</li> <li>Features expanded coverage of legislation, advanced treatment delivery, flattening filter free treatment and more</li> </ul> <p><i>Practical Radiotherapy</i> is a valuable resource for radiotherapy and medical physics students, radiotherapists, therapeutic radiographers, radiation therapists, clinical oncologists and oncology nurses.</p>