Principles of Radiologic Physics and Dosimetry

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Principles of Radiologic Physics and Dosimetry James A. Purdy A solid foundation in the principles of radiologic physics, dosimetry, and treatment planning is essential for the practice of modern-day radiation…

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Physics and Biology of Brachytherapy

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Physics and Biology of Brachytherapy Jeffrey F. Williamson, X. Allen Li, and David J. Brenner Brachytherapy (BT) (brachy is Greek for “short distance”) consists of placing sealed radioactive sources very…

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Nasopharynx

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Nasopharynx Benjamin H. Lok, Jeremy Setton, Felix Ho, Nadeem Riaz, Shyam S. Rao, and Nancy Y. Lee ANATOMY The nasopharynx is a cuboidal chamber that is slightly broader in the…

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The Physics and Dosimetry of High–Dose-Rate Brachytherapy

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The Physics and Dosimetry of High–Dose-Rate Brachytherapy Bruce Thomadsen and Rupak K. Das NATURE OF HIGH–DOSE-RATE BRACHYTHERAPY Conventional brachytherapy was developed very soon after the discovery of radium. The limited…

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Esophageal Cancer

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Esophageal Cancer Brian G. Czito, Albert S. DeNittis, Manisha Palta, and Christopher G. Willett Less than 15% of patients diagnosed with esophageal cancer are cured, with approximately half of patients…

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Neck Cancer Including Unknown Primary Tumor

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Neck Cancer Including Unknown Primary Tumor William M. Mendenhall, Anthony A. Mancuso, Robert J. Amdur, and John W. Werning ANATOMY The locations of the various lymph node groups in the…

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Electron-Beam Therapy Dosimetry, Treatment Planning, and Techniques

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Electron-Beam Therapy Dosimetry, Treatment Planning, and Techniques Eric E. Klein and Rojano Kashani Megavoltage-photon–based radiation therapy treatment of shallow tumor volumes is complicated by the buildup and radiation transport properties…

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Late Effects and QUANTEC

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Late Effects and QUANTEC John P. Kirkpatrick, Michael T. Milano, Louis S. Constine, Zeljko Vujaskovic, and Lawrence B. Marks The modern era of cancer therapy is predicated on the safe…

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