This guide - a 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 "flash card” question and answer format with over 800 questions. The questions are supported by detailed answers and rationales along with reference citations for source information.…mehr
This guide - a 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 "flash card” question and answer format with over 800 questions. The questions are supported by detailed answers and rationales along with reference citations for source information.
CONTENTS Contributors Preface 1. Fundamental Physics Mihir Naik and Andrew Godley 1.1 Units 1.2 Atomic and Nuclear Structure 1.3 Radioactivity 1.4 Exponential Decay 2. Radiation Generating Equipment Qingyang Shang and Matthew Kolar 2.1 Production of X-Rays 2.2 Linear Accelerators 2.3 Particle and Source-Based Radiation 3. Ionizing Radiation Zhilei Liu Shen and Toufik Djemil 3.1 Photon Interactions 3.2 Particle Interactions 4. Absorbed Dose Martin Andrews and Naichang Yu 4.1 Dosimetry 4.2 Dosimeters 5. Photon Treatment Matthew C. Ward and Salim Balik 5.1 Beam Quality 5.2 Factors Affecting Photon Dose Deposition 5.3 Monitor Unit Calculations 6. Basic Treatment Planning Jeff Kittel, Lisa Zickefoose, and Diana Mattson 7. Electron Treatment Matthew Vossler and Anthony Mastroianni 8. Brachytherapy Maria Rybak, Neil Woody, and Allan Wilkinson 8.1 Brachytherapy 8.2 Low-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy 8.3 High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy 9. Advanced Treatment Techniques Anthony Magnelli, Tingliang Zhuang, and Toufik Djemil 9.1 Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy 9.2 Stereotactic Radiation Therapy 9.3 Respiratory Management 9.4 Computing 10. Specialized Treatment Yvonne Pham and Gennady Neyman 10.1 Stereotactic Radiosurgery 10.2 Total Body and Total Skin Irradiation 10.3 Particle Therapy 10.4 Hyperthermia 11. Quality Peng Qi and Anthony Magnelli 11.1 Therapy Equipment Quality Assurance 11.2 Patient Safety 12. Radiation Safety and Regulations Mike Strongosky and Henry Blair 12.1 Rules and Regulations 12.2 Shielding 13. Diagnostic Imaging Kevin Wunderle, Nicholas Shkumat, and Frank Dong 13.1 Radiography and Fluoroscopy 13.2 MRI 13.3 Mammography 13.4 Nuclear Imaging 13.5 CT 13.6 Ultrasound 14. Image Guidance Eric Tischler and Lama Muhieddine Mossolly Index
CONTENTS Contributors Preface 1. Fundamental Physics Mihir Naik and Andrew Godley 1.1 Units 1.2 Atomic and Nuclear Structure 1.3 Radioactivity 1.4 Exponential Decay 2. Radiation Generating Equipment Qingyang Shang and Matthew Kolar 2.1 Production of X-Rays 2.2 Linear Accelerators 2.3 Particle and Source-Based Radiation 3. Ionizing Radiation Zhilei Liu Shen and Toufik Djemil 3.1 Photon Interactions 3.2 Particle Interactions 4. Absorbed Dose Martin Andrews and Naichang Yu 4.1 Dosimetry 4.2 Dosimeters 5. Photon Treatment Matthew C. Ward and Salim Balik 5.1 Beam Quality 5.2 Factors Affecting Photon Dose Deposition 5.3 Monitor Unit Calculations 6. Basic Treatment Planning Jeff Kittel, Lisa Zickefoose, and Diana Mattson 7. Electron Treatment Matthew Vossler and Anthony Mastroianni 8. Brachytherapy Maria Rybak, Neil Woody, and Allan Wilkinson 8.1 Brachytherapy 8.2 Low-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy 8.3 High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy 9. Advanced Treatment Techniques Anthony Magnelli, Tingliang Zhuang, and Toufik Djemil 9.1 Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy 9.2 Stereotactic Radiation Therapy 9.3 Respiratory Management 9.4 Computing 10. Specialized Treatment Yvonne Pham and Gennady Neyman 10.1 Stereotactic Radiosurgery 10.2 Total Body and Total Skin Irradiation 10.3 Particle Therapy 10.4 Hyperthermia 11. Quality Peng Qi and Anthony Magnelli 11.1 Therapy Equipment Quality Assurance 11.2 Patient Safety 12. Radiation Safety and Regulations Mike Strongosky and Henry Blair 12.1 Rules and Regulations 12.2 Shielding 13. Diagnostic Imaging Kevin Wunderle, Nicholas Shkumat, and Frank Dong 13.1 Radiography and Fluoroscopy 13.2 MRI 13.3 Mammography 13.4 Nuclear Imaging 13.5 CT 13.6 Ultrasound 14. Image Guidance Eric Tischler and Lama Muhieddine Mossolly Index
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