Basic Radiation Oncology

• Section I: Radiation Physics.- Atom.-Radiation.-Ionizing Radiation.-Interactions of Radiation with Material.-Characteristic Features of X-rays.- Characteristic Features of Electrons.-Units of Ionizing Radiation.-Radiation Machines.-Measurement of Ionizing Radiation.-Radiation Dosimetry.-Beam Modulators.-Pearl Boxes.- SECTION II: Radiobiology.- Cell Biology and Carcinogenesis.- Cellular Effects of Radiation.- Factors affecting biological effects of ionizing radiation.- Target Theory.- Cell Survival Curves.- Tissue and Organ Response to Radiation.- Stochastic and Deterministic Effect.- Tumor Response to Radiation.- 5 R of Radiation.- Fractionation.- Radiation Protection.- Pearl Boxes.- SECTION III: Clinical Radiation Oncology.- Introduction and Terminologies.- Central Nervous System Tumors.- Head and Neck Cancers.-Lung Cancer.- Breast Cancer.- Genitourinary System Tumors.-Gynecological Cancers.- Gastrointestinal System Tumors.- Soft Tissue Sarcomas.- Skin Cancers.- Lymphomas and Total Body Radiation.

From the reviews:“This valuable handbook begins with basic physics theory, moving to radiobiology from high-energy radiation interactions and ending with radiotherapy procedures and case management protocols in modern clinics. … It is intended as a desk reference for radiation oncologists, physicists, and biologists, as well as medical students and fellows. Radiation oncology residents can read this book to gain an understanding of important techniques and protocols. … This book is good for both refreshing clinical knowledge and studying for exams.” (Jack Yang, Doody’s Review Service, December, 2010)