Walter & Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy: Radiation Physics, Therapy and Oncology, 5e [Paperback]

C. K. Bomford BSc MPhil CPhys FInstP FIPSM (Author), Ian H. Kunkler MA MB BChir MRCP(UK) DMR(T) FRCR (Author), S. B. Sherriff DCR(T) MMedSci PhD MIPSM (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0443028737 | ISBN-13: 978-0443028731 | Publication Date: November 1, 1993 | Edition: 5

The fifth edition of this text keeps the basic format of the fourth, namely to deal with radiation physics in Part 1 and with radiotherapy and oncology in Part 2. In recognition of the continuing expansion of the whole field of radiotherapy, the text has been expanded and full colour plates have been included. The physics section, Part 1, is divided into 12 chapters, and has been completely revised and updated. Chapter 1 is a summary of the basic knowledge assumed in the remaining chapters. Chapter 11 is devoted to neutron and proton therapy. the former has never lived up to expectations, except in a few particular areas, whereas the latter is an exciting field and bigger and better facilities are being developed around the world. Chapter 12 seeks to marry the existing statutory requirements on radiation protection with the more recent recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection. The section on radiotherapy and oncology has been almost completely rewritten. In order to provide a practical guide to clinical radiotherapy and to satisfy the examination requirements of both radiographers and radiotherapists, the text on radiotherapy technique is more detailed than in the previous edition. The general format of chapters dealing with tumours by anatomical site has been retained. There is an increase in the number of diagrams illustrating relevant anatomy and treatment volumes. New chapters have been included on palliative and continuing care and quality of life, reflecting their importance in clinical practice and on new developments in oncology. While the emphasis of the clinical section is still on radiotherapy, the section on medical oncology has been considerably expanded in recognition of the role played by cytotoxic therapy in a wide range of malignancies, with an additional section on the medical management of malignant disease. The basic aim of the book remains as it has been - namely a basic but comprehensive text covering the uses of radiation and cytotoxic drugs in the treatment of patients with malignant disease. As such it is intended as a study book for those seeking to qualify as therapy radiographers or as medical technical officers as well as an introductory text for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (Radiotherapy and Oncology) and for Clinical Physicists.

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Robert Colman MD FRCP
Professor of Medical Oncology, Cancer Research Centre, YCR Department of Clinical Oncology,Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Martin Errington MB ChB MA FRCR MRCP
Consultant Radiologist, Imaging Directorate, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK

John R. Goepel MB ChB FRCPath
Consultant Histopathologist, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield TeachingHospitals NHS Trust; Honorary Clinical Lecturer, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

B.W. Hancock MD FRCP FRCR DCH
Professor of Clinical Oncology, University of Sheffield, Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Duncan McLaren BSc MB BS MRCP FRCR
Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Western General Hopsital, Edinburgh, UK

Trevor J. McMillan BSc PhD HonMRCP
Peel Professor of Cancer Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, Lancaster Univesity, UK

David Radstone BA DipDroit Compare-Solicitor of the Supreme Court MB BS DHRT FRCR
Consultant in Clinical Oncology, Weston Park Hopsital, Sheffield; Honorary Senior Lecturer in Medicine, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

Martin Robinson MD FRCP FRCR
Senior Lecturer Clinical Oncology, Department of Clinical Oncology, Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield, UK

Roger Taylor MA FRCP FRCR
Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Cookridge Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hopsitals, West Yorkshire --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 5 edition (November 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0443028737
• ISBN-13: 978-0443028731
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,655,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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