New Technologies in Radiation Oncology


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Author(s): Wolfgang C. Schlegel, L.W. Brady, H.-P. Heilmann, Thomas Bortfeld, M. Molls, Anca Ligia Grosu
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
ISBN-13: 9783662517697, 978-3662517697

Synopsis

- Summarizes the state of the art in the most relevant areas of medical physics and


engineering applied to radiation oncology


- Covers all relevant areas of the subject in detail, including 3D imaging and image


processing, 3D treatment planning, modern treatment techniques, patient


positioning, and aspects of verification and quality assurance


- Conveys information in a readily understandable way that will appeal to


professionals and students with a medical background as well as to newcomers to


radiation oncology from the field of physics