Radiation Therapy Using MRI-LINAC - the Right Way to Start: a Guide for Physicians and Physicists
Author: Merav Ben-David
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Published: 2023-11-02
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 2832536956
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Radiation Therapy Using MRI-LINAC - the Right Way to Start: a Guide for Physicians and Physicists, volume II
Author: Enis Ozyar
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Published: 2024-10-30
Total Pages: 88
ISBN-13: 2832556221
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMRI-LINAC based radiation treatments are currently being used for selected patient populations and body regions, and knowledge related to the outcomes of this modality is progressing. The outcome and long-term side effects in comparison with other modern LINAC are now being studied. As contouring, planning, quality assessment, and treatment assessment require new techniques for the use of all team members, including technicians, dosimetrists, and physicians, research reporting on these factors and each stage of the process is needed for medical professionals. Furthermore, as physicians report a low incidence of acute side effects, with almost none for long-term follow-up, this knowledge should be published in the radiation milieu. The goal of this Research Topic is to collect and summarise the growing knowledge from institutions using MRI-LINAC, in order to share the obstacles, solutions, learning curves, and innovations of this new treatment modality.
Adaptive Radiation Therapy
Author: X. Allen Li
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2011-01-27
Total Pages: 404
ISBN-13: 1439816352
DOWNLOAD EBOOKModern medical imaging and radiation therapy technologies are so complex and computer driven that it is difficult for physicians and technologists to know exactly what is happening at the point-of-care. Medical physicists responsible for filling this gap in knowledge must stay abreast of the latest advances at the intersection of medical imaging an
MR Linac Radiotherapy
Author: Sara L. Hackett
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2022-12-01
Total Pages: 564
ISBN-13: 0323985483
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMR Linac Radiotherapy: A New Personalized Treatment Approach comprises both clinical and physical aspects of this new technology. The book covers treatment planning, workflow and technical issues about MR-Linac. Specially, the clinical use of MR-Linac according to different cancer types is presented by experienced physicians. This is a unique guide for medical physicists, RTTs, dosimetrists and physicians, as well as radiation oncologists and their teams. The MR Linac combines two technologies - a magnetic resonance imaging scanner and a linear accelerator - to precisely locate tumors, tailor the shape of radiation beams in real-time, and precisely deliver doses of radiation, even to moving tumors. This highly innovative technology is very new, and the number of newly installed MR-Linac machines will gradually increase worldwide. However, as there is no published book as a guideline, this book will help new MR-Linac users and centers planning to have MR-Linac. - Presents the first book on MR Linac Radiotherapy - Comprises both clinical and physical aspects of this new technology - Written by leading editors and authors in the field
Setting Up a Radiotherapy Programme
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 9789201018076
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis publication provides guidance for designing and implementing radiotherapy programmes, taking into account clinical, medical physics, radiation protection and safety aspects. It reflects current requirements for radiotherapy infrastructure in settings with limited resources. It will be of use to professionals involved in the development, implementation and management of radiotherapy programmes
Physics in Radiation Oncology Self-Assessment Guide
Author: Ping Xia, PhD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 2015-09-08
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 161705240X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis guide & companion to the Radiation Oncology Self-Assessment Guide is a comprehensive physics review for anyone in the field of radiation oncology looking to enhance their knowledge of medical physics. It covers in depth the principles of radiation physics as applied to radiation therapy along with their technical and clinical applications. To foster retention of key concepts and data, the resource utilizes a user-friendly ìflash cardî question and answer format with over 800 questions. The questions are supported by detailed answers and rationales along with reference citations for source information. The Guide is comprised of 14 chapters that lead the reader through the radiation oncology physics field, from basic physics to current practice and latest innovations. Aspects of basic physics covered include fundamentals, photon and particle interactions, and dose measurement. A section on current practice covers treatment planning, safety, regulations, quality assurance, and SBRT, SRS, TBI, IMRT, and IGRT techniques. A chapter unique to this volume is dedicated to those topics in diagnostic imaging most relevant to radiology, including MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mammography, PET, SPECT, and CT. New technologies such as VMAT, novel IGRT devices, proton therapy, and MRI-guided therapy are also incorporated. Focused and authoritative, this must-have review combines the expertise of clinical radiation oncology and radiation physics faculty from the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute. Key Features: Includes more than 800 questions with detailed answers and rationales A one-stop guide for those studying the physics of radiation oncology including those wishing to reinforce their current knowledge of medical physics Delivered in a ìflash cardî format to facilitate recall of key concepts and data Presents a unique chapter on diagnostic imaging topics most relevant to radiation oncology Content provided by a vast array of contributors, including physicists, radiation oncology residents, dosimetrists, and physicians About the Editors: Andrew Godley, PhD, is Staff Physicist, Department of Radiation Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland OH Ping Xia, PhD, is Head of Medical Physics and Professor of Molecular Medicine, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Medical Physics During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Kwan Hoong Ng
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2021-03-28
Total Pages: 141
ISBN-13: 100040594X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSpreading to every corner of the Earth, the COVID-19 virus has had an unparalleled impact on all aspects of our lives. This book explores in detail how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected clinical practice, education, and research in medical physics, and how colleagues on the frontline dealt with this unpredictable and unprecedented pandemic. It tackles key questions such as: How did medical physicists first respond to the situation? What innovative strategies were taken and how effective were they? How are medical physicists preparing for the future? There will be a focus on the different experiences of regional medical physicists and the responses and outlooks in clinical practice, education, and research in the affected continents, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and North and Latin America. With over 91 contributors from 39 countries, this unique resource contains key perspectives from teams from each territory to ensure a global range of accounts. The collective opinion and wisdom from the major medical physics journal editors-in-chief are also explored, alongside how the pandemic has affected the quantity and quality of publications. Voices of early-career researchers and students of medical physics will be included, with narratives of their experiences coping with life during the pandemic. Lastly, communicating leadership in times of adversity is highlighted. This book will be a historic account of the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the field of medical physics. It will be an ideal reference for medical physicists, medical physics trainees and students, hospital administrators, regulators, and healthcare professionals allied with medical physics. Key features: The first book to cover the impact of COVID-19 on the field of medical physics Edited by two experts in the field, with chapter contributions from subject area specialists around the world Broad, global coverage, ranging from the impact on teaching, research, and publishing, with unique perspectives from journal editors and students and trainees
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Author: Simon S. Lo
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-08-28
Total Pages: 433
ISBN-13: 364225604X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has emerged as an important innovative treatment for various primary and metastatic cancers. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the physical/technological, biological, and clinical aspects of SBRT. It will serve as a detailed resource for this rapidly developing treatment modality. The organ sites covered include lung, liver, spine, pancreas, prostate, adrenal, head and neck, and female reproductive tract. Retrospective studies and prospective clinical trials on SBRT for various organ sites from around the world are examined, and toxicities and normal tissue constraints are discussed. This book features unique insights from world-renowned experts in SBRT from North America, Asia, and Europe. It will be necessary reading for radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents and fellows, medical physicists, medical physics residents, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and cancer scientists.
Radiation Protection in Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology
Author: Richard J. Vetter
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2016-01-05
Total Pages: 511
ISBN-13: 1482245388
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRadiation Protection in Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology focuses on the professional, operational, and regulatory aspects of radiation protection. Advances in radiation medicine have resulted in new modalities and procedures, some of which have significant potential to cause serious harm. Examples include radiologic procedures that require ve
Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Author: Stanley H. Benedict
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2014-08-01
Total Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 1439841985
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by internationally known experts in the field, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy examines one of the fastest-developing subspecialties within radiation oncology. These procedures deliver large doses of radiation in one to five sessions to a precisely determined target. Often these techniques have proven to be
