The Physics of Radiation Therapy [Hardcover]

Faiz M. Khan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 31, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0781730651 | ISBN-13: 978-0781730655 | Edition: Third

This leading reference source devoted to radiation therapy physics is now in its Third Edition. Pertinent to the entire radiation oncology team, it is clinically oriented and presents practical aspects as well as underlying theory to clarify basic concepts. The format begins with underlying physics, then progresses to treatment planning, and ends with radiation. Contains an expanded focus with seven new chapters on special procedures. Remaining chapters have been revised to detail any new developments in the field over the past eight years. Illustrations are overhauled to reflect current practice and to detail the new procedures added. Provides a solid foundation for residents and a strong review for practitioners.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Radiographer, Dr. Raymond Budd -- "There should be few, if any, radiation therapy physicists or technologists who are not familiar with Faiz Khan's text The Physics of Radiation Therapy. Since its first edition in 1984 it has established itself as a leading reference text for all involved in the use of ionising radiation for cancer treatment. All of the chapters in this new edition are extensively referenced and many of them have worked examples in support of the presented materials. The book is clinically oriented and presents practical aspects as well as underlying theory to clarify basic concepts. Many of the illustrations have been revised to reflect current practice and they greatly benefit from the enlarged format. This excellent book will continue to be a valuable resource to the entire radiation oncology team. There is little more to be said, other than it should be mandatory reading for all those involved in radiation therapy practice."-Dr. Raymond Budd, The Radiographer

Product Details

• Hardcover: 511 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third edition (May 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781730651
• ISBN-13: 978-0781730655
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #633,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dense Reading, but Indispensable for the Rad Onc Written Boards, November 19, 2007

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New Rad Onc Attending - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Physics of Radiation Therapy (Hardcover)

All radiation oncology residents complain about how difficult this book is to read. It is true-it is dense and some of the explanations may not be perfectly clear. That said, this book is indispensable for the Radiation Oncology Written Boards exam. The figures and tables in particular are very high yield and worth their weight in gold if one's goal is to comfortably pass the physics written board exam.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Much better books available, January 11, 2006

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Reading turtle "Reading turtle" (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Physics of Radiation Therapy (Hardcover)

When I started working in Radiation Therapy, somebody recommended this book to me to learn the theoretical aspects. I am also required to teach a resident lecture out of this book. The more I use it, the less I like it. While the book may contain information on all basic and necessary topics, the way they are presented is less than optimal.

I find the writing style is not conducive to learning. The author has the annoying habit to insert sentences hinting at advanced topics without really explaining what it means. For the reader not familiar with the advanced topics, those remarks just create confusion. Some of the chapters, especially on electrons, are very unorganized and jump back and forth.

Compared to other excellent works available, e.g. Hendee and Ibbott, or Jayaraman and Lanzl, this book is much weaker in quality/price.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Medical Physics Bible!, February 7, 2006

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E. Mercer (South Africa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Physics of Radiation Therapy (Hardcover)

I find this an absolutely fantastic book. It really is the bible of medical physics for radiotherapy. I had the second edition until it fell apart, and just purchased this new third edition. It explains virtually every single thing you need to know in therapy- from a theoretical point of view.

It does have two weak points: not all terms are clearly defined each time they are used in equations, and the prostate seed implant chapter has been largely overtaken by technological advancements in in-theatre planning which make it a little outdated.

If you are medical physicsist in radiotherapy and will only buy one book in your lifetime, then let this one be it!