Overview

A comprehensive treatise, this work covers the scientific principles of brachytherapy by remote afterloading, and its applications in clinical practice. The former are covered in two sections - radiobiology and physics - while the third section is devoted to the clinical application of the technique in relation to specific tumour sites. The design and provision of a brachytherapy service, quality assurance and cost implications are also discussed. Essential for radiotherapists and medical physicists in training and in practice, this should be a valuable addition to the library of any oncology and radiotherapy centre.

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Author:   C.A.F. Joslin ,  E. Hall ,  A. Flynn
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Arnold
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 30.00cm
Weight:   1.384kg
ISBN:  

9780340742099

ISBN 10:   0340742097
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   01 June 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Part 1 Physics Radionuclides in brachytherapy Source specification and dosimetry Calibration of sources Systems of dosimetry Application of computers to brachytherapy dosimetry Dose specification and reporting Afterloading systems Quality assurance in low dose rate afterloading Quality assurance in high dose rate afterloading Radiation protection in brachytherapy Part 2 Radiobiology The radiobiology of LDR Dose rate effects with human cells Modelling LDR, HDR and PDR Predictive assays as they pertain to brachytherapy Radiobiological principles from clinical data Part 3 Clinical practice Brachytherapy in bronchogenic cancer Brachytherapy in cancer of the oesophagus HDR brachytherapy in breast conserving management LDR brachytherapy in breast management Brachytherapy in treating head and neck cancer (LDR) Brachytherapy in treating head and neck cancer (ADR) Intraoperative brachytherapy including bile duct and pancreas Brachytherapy for treating endometrial cancer LDR MDR brachytherapy for treating cervix cancer HDR brachytherapy for treating cervix cancer Brachytherapy for brain tumours Interstitial brachytherapy in the treatment of carcinoma of the cervix Interstitial brachytherapy in the treatment of carcinoma of the anorectum Surface mould brachytherapy Hyperthermia with brachytherapy The cost effectiveness of brachytherapy Quality management in brachytherapy Prevention of accidents and safe practice Pulsed low-dose rate brachytherapy in clinical practice.

Reviews

It is a real pleasure to be able to give a virtually unqualified thumbs up to a predominantly British textbook on brachytherapy. -- RAD magazine This is an excellently written and comprehensive book about brachytherapy using afterloading systems. It is indispensable for anyone involved in the field of radiation oncology, be it a physician, medical physicist or radiation biologist. This book is highly recommended. -- www.oncoserve.com ...excellently written and edited. It covers all current aspects of afterloading brachytherapy and would complement clinical training, whether it is for the oncologist, physicist or radiographer. The breadth and scope packed into 450 pages of this book results in a focused and succinct book, which provides an excellent taining book and should be an essential reference book for every brachytherapy department. -- The British Journal of Radiotherapy 20030311

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