Book description
Planning is a critical stage of radiotherapy. Careful consideration of
the complex variables involved and critical assessment of the techniques
available are fundamental to good and effective practice. First
published in 1985, Practical Radiotherapy Planning has, over three
editions, established itself as the popular choice for the trainee
raditation oncologist and radiographer, providing the 'nuts and bolts'
of planning in a practical and accessible manner. This fourth edition
encompasses a wealth of new material, reflecting the radical change in
the practice of radiotherapy in recent years. The information contained
within the introductory chapters has been expanded and brought up to
date, and a new chapter on patient management has been added. CT
stimulators, MLC shieldings and dose profiles, principles of IMRT, and
use of MRI, PET and ultrasound are all included, amongst other new
developments in this field. The aim of the book remains unchanged.
Complexity of treatment planning has increased greatly, but the fourth
edition continues to emphasise underlying principles of treatment that
can be applied for conventional, conformal and novel treatments, taking
into account advances in imaging and treatment delivery. Consultant
Emeritus in Clinical Oncology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Professor Emeritus of Oncology, University of East Anglia, Norwich
