Advances in Particle Therapy

Name: Advances in Particle Therapy
Brand: CRC Press

CRC Press

Advances in Particle TherapyA Multidisciplinary Approach\nAuthor(s): Manjit Dosanjh, Jacques Bernier\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781138064416, 978-1138064416\nSynopsis\nHadron therapy is a groundbreaking new method of treating cancer. Boasting greater precision than other therapies, this therapy is now utilised in many clinical settings and the field is growing. More than 50 medical facilities currently perform (or are planned to perform) this treatment, with this number set to double by 2020. This new text covers the most recent advances in hadron therapy, exploring the physics, technology, biology, diagnosis, clinical applications, and economics behind the therapy. Providing essential and up-to-date information on recent developments in the field, this book will be of interest to current and aspiring specialists from a wide range of backgrounds.\n\nFeatures:\n\nMultidisciplinary approach: explores the physicsd