Handbook of Radiobiology (For Postgraduate Students of Medical Physics, Radiology and Imaging, and Radiation Oncology)
THAYALAN KUPPUSAMYSynopsis
In this book, topics related to interaction of radiation with cells are dealt with, in which beneficial damage to cancer cells due to radiation therapy and hazards leading to injuries to normal cells and organs, are described in detail with illustrations and workbook examples. <br/>Topics, such as biological effects and normal tissue reaction of radiation, biological basis of external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, time-dose-fractionation methods, and radiation safety and protection, are well explained in simple terms for all sectors of people to understand.
Synopsis
In this book, topics related to interaction of radiation with cells are dealt with, in which beneficial damage to cancer cells due to radiation therapy and hazards leading to injuries to normal cells and organs, are described in detail with illustrations and workbook examples. <br/>Topics, such as biological effects and normal tissue reaction of radiation, biological basis of external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, time-dose-fractionation methods, and radiation safety and protection, are well explained in simple terms for all sectors of people to understand.
Description
In this book, topics related to interaction of radiation with cells are dealt with, in which beneficial damage to cancer cells due to radiation therapy and hazards leading to injuries to normal cells and organs, are described in detail with illustrations and workbook examples. <br/>Topics, such as biological effects and normal tissue reaction of radiation, biological basis of external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, time-dose-fractionation methods, and radiation safety and protection, are well explained in simple terms for all sectors of people to understand.
Key Features
• A good reference book
• Gives invaluable information on radiology
• Serves as an easy revision book for those preparing for examinations, such as MD, DNB, and also for MSc in medical physics
• Helps in calculation of effective dose owing to various treatment protocols being followed today
• Inculcated better understanding through solved examples and other illustrations.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB ;1/e edition (01 January 2017)
Edition :
1/e edition
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Paperback :
204 pages
ISBN-13 :
9789386107435
Item Weight :
345 grams
Dimensions :
6.75 x 9.5
Printing Format Color :
Single Color