Radiotherapy Book - Principles to Practice
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Radiotherapy Manual for Quality in Treatment Delivery

Authors: Susan E. Griffiths, Christine A. Short

Hardback

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

ISBN: 0443047839

This text has been written by two highly experienced therapeutic radiographers in consultation with a teaching colleague. This close collaboration between theory and practice is evident in the structure and content of the book which provides both a valuable learning resource and a practical working manual. Students of radiotherapy and qualified staff alike will find it is indispensable for their needs. It provides an easily accessible source of information of current concepts and developments in the field of radiotherapy and will therefore be invaluable to all members of the multidisciplinary team concerned with the safe planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatment.

Key Features:

The essential theory of physics and oncology is related to technical practice within the radiotherapy department

Quality assurance issues are covered for each topic

Radiotherapy equipment in current use and its applications are described and explained

Differing setting up techniques for treatment of different body sites are compared and evaluated

Numerous line drawings and photographs supplement the textual information

References and further reading lists for each chapter encourage and assist additional study.