Proton beam radiotherapy : physics and biology / Koji Tsuboi, Takeji Sakae, Ariungerel Gerelchuluun, editors.
2020
RM862.P76
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Title
Proton beam radiotherapy : physics and biology / Koji Tsuboi, Takeji Sakae, Ariungerel Gerelchuluun, editors.
ISBN
9789811374548 (electronic book)
9811374546 (electronic book)
9789811374531
9811374546 (electronic book)
9789811374531
Publication Details
Singapore : Springer, 2020.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (232 pages)
Item Number
10.1007/978-981-13-7454-8
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RM862.P76
Dewey Decimal Classification
615.8/42
Summary
This book offers a comprehensive, practical guide to understanding the physical and biological characteristics of proton beam radiotherapy. The application of proton beams to the treatment of solid cancers has expanded exponentially over the last decade due to their physical properties, which make it possible to administer higher doses of radiation to lesions with only a minimum dose to the surrounding healthy tissues. Accordingly, understanding the basic aspects of proton beam radiotherapy is a primary concern not only for medical physicists and radiation biologists, but also for all physicians involved in cancer treatment using proton beams. The major aspects discussed include the techniques development background, the generation and delivery system for proton beams, physical characteristics, biological consequences, dosimetry, and future prospects in both medical physics and radiation biology in terms of effective cancer treatment. Gathering contributions from experts who provide clear and detailed information on the basics of proton beams, the book will greatly benefit not only radiological technicians, medical physicists, and physicians, but also scientists in cancer radiotherapy.
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Tsuboi, Koji.
Sakae, Takeji.
Gerelchuluun, Ariungerel.
Sakae, Takeji.
Gerelchuluun, Ariungerel.
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Proton Beam Radiotherapy : Physics and Biology
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