Evolution of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital

Evolution of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital

The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has a history of excellence and is internationally recognized as a world class medical center, providing quality medical care, advancing medicine through clinical and laboratory research and facilitating the education of exceptional health care professionals....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Suit, Herman D. (Author), Loeffler, Jay S. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2011.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Oncology.
Medicine & Public Health.
Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Table of Contents:
  • Early Culture and Medicine to 1895 and the Creation of the MGH
  • Radiation Oncology and the MGH 1896-1945
  • The New Optimism after WW II and the Decision for a Cancer
  • Center at MGH 1945-1970
  • The New Department of Radiation Oncology 1970-75
  • Photon and Electron Physics at MGH 1975-2008
  • Proton Therapy Program
  • Intra-operative Electron Beam Therapy
  • Radiation Biology of Tumor and Normal Tissues Biomathematics and Biostatistics
  • Clinical Advances by the MGH Department of Radiation
  • Oncology
  • Education Programs
  • Special Lecture Series Radiation Therapists, Nurses, Medical Records, Receptionists and Cox Front Door Welcoming Team
  • Administration
  • Affiliated Hospitals
  • Patrons of the Department
  • Special Social Functions
  • Future of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the MGH.

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