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Record Nr.

UNINA9910446351203321

Titolo

Perez and Brady's principles and practice of radiation oncology / / editors, Edward C. Halperin, David E. Wazer, Carlos A. Perez, Luther W. Brady

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2013]

Philadelphia : , : Wolters Kluwer Health / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, , [2013]

�2013

ISBN

1-4698-3137-6

1-4698-7471-7

Edizione

[6th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xxviii, 1907 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

616.99/40642

Soggetti

Cancer - Radiotherapy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

section I. Overview and basic science of radiation oncology -- section II. Techniques, modalities, and modifiers in radiation oncology -- section III. Clinical radiation oncology -- section IV. Palliative and supportive care -- section V. Economics, ethics, and technology assessment.

Sommario/riassunto

Inside the Sixth Edition of this now-classic reference, you will discover encyclopedic coverage of topics ranging from basic science to sophisticated computer-based radiation therapy treatment planning and supportive care. The book's comprehensive scope and abundantly illustrated format provide you with better understanding of the natural history of cancer, the physical methods of radiation application, the effects of radiation on normal tissues, and the most judicious ways in which you can employ radiation therapy in patient care. Traditionally available as a printed textbook, now it comes wi