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Flow diagrams and tables consolidate information throughout the book that all radiation oncologists and related practitioners will find extremely useful when approaching treatment planning and clinical care.
This book provides a quick reference guide for clinicians in radiation oncology.
Building on the success of this book's first edition, Dr. Eric Hansen and Dr. Mack Roach have updated, revised, and expanded the Handbook of Evidence-based Radiation Oncology, a portable reference that utilizes evidence-based medicine as ...
Updated and expanded, this Second Edition of Essentials of Clinical Radiation Oncology continues to provide a succinct and effective review of the most important studies in the field.
The third section describes radiation treatment regimens appropriate for the main cancer sites and tumor types. The book has been designed to ensure that the reader will find it easy to use.
Rasmussen BE, Davis SD, Schmidt CT, et al. Comparison of air-kerma strength determinations for HDR 192Ir sources. Med Phys 2011;38(12):6721–9. Nath R, Anderson LL, Luxton G, et al. Dosimetry of interstitial brachytherapy sources: ...
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This book is a must-have for all radiation oncology residents, radiation oncologists and all professionals engaged in the care of cancer patients.