Principles and Practice of Image-Guided Radiation Therapy of Lung Cancer
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Principles and Practice of Image-Guided Radiation Therapy of Lung Cancer

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Principles and Practice of Image-Guided Radiation Therapy of Lung Cancer

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About This Book

This book gives a comprehensive overview on the use of image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) in the treatment of lung cancer, covering step-by-step guidelines for clinical implementations, fundamental principles and key technical advances. It covers benefits and limitations of techniques as well as quality and safety issues related to IGRT practice.



  • Addresses imaging simulation, treatment planning, verification, and delivery



  • Discusses important quality assurance issues



  • Describes current methods using specialized machines and technologies

Jing Cai, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Duke University Medical Center. Joe Y. Chang, MD, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Fang-Fang Yin, PhD, is Chief of the Division of Radiation Physics, Professor of Radiation Oncology, and Director of the Medical Physics program at Duke University.

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Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2017
ISBN
9781351387385
Edition
1
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Clinical Medicine

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Series Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. Series Preface
  8. Preface
  9. Editors
  10. Contributors
  11. PART 1 Introduction
  12. PART 2 principles of igrt for lung cancer
  13. PART 3 PRACTICE OF IGRT FOR LUNG CANCER
  14. PART 4 ADVANCES IN IGRT FOR LUNG CANCER
  15. Index