Radiation Therapy Study Guide A Radiation Therapist's Review /

This book is a comprehensive review and study aid for radiation therapists. Organized in a question-and-answer format, it present clinical features and principles of treatment. Topics include radiation therapy physics, radiobiology, treatment and simulation equipment, principles of patient care, cli...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Heath, Amy (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Table of Contents:
  • Radiation Physics
  • Radiation Protection and Safety
  • Radiobiology
  • Treatment and Simulation Equipment
  • Quality Assurance
  • Simulation and Treatment Planning
  • Treatment Delivery
  • Principles of Patient Care.- Professional Issues
  • Review of Pathophysiology
  • Clinical Components of Cancer Care
  • Cancers of the Brain and Central Nervous System
  • Cancers of the Head and Neck Region.-  Cancers of the Respiratory System
  • Cancers of the Digestive System
  • Cancers of the Urinary System
  • Cancers of the Male Reproductive System
  • Cancers of the Female Reproductive System.- Oncology Review.   .