Advanced and Emerging Technologies in Radiation Oncology Physics

CRC Press

Advanced and Emerging Technologies in Radiation Oncology PhysicsAuthor(s): Siyong Kim, John W. Wong\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367571542, 978-0367571542\nSynopsis\nThis new book educates readers about new technologies before they appear in hospitals, enabling medical physicists and clinicians to prepare for new technologies thoroughly and proactively, and provide better patient care once new equipment becomes available. Emerging technologies in imaging, treatment planning, treatment delivery, dosimetry and informatics are all discussed. The book is divided into three parts: recently developed technologies available for practice; technologies under development nearing completion; and technologies in an early stage of development that could have potential radiotherapy applications.\n\nFeatures:\n\nIntroduces emerging technologies in imaging, treatment planning, treatment delivery, dosimetry and informatics\nd