The physics of radiation therapy

Dr. Khan's classic textbook on radiation oncology physics is now in its thoroughly revised and updated Fourth Edition. It provides a thorough understanding of the physics and practical clinical applications of advanced radiation therapy technologies, including 3D-CRT, stereotactic radiotherapy, HDR, IMRT, IGRT, and proton beam therapy. These technologies are discussed along with the physical concepts underlying treatment planning, treatment delivery, and dosimetry. This Fourth Edition includes brand-new chapters on image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and proton beam therapy. Other chapters have been revised to incorporate the most recent developments in the field. This edition also features more than 100 full-color illustrations throughout.

Part I: Basic physics -- Structure of matter -- Nuclear transformations -- Production of X-rays -- Clinical radiation generators -- Interactions of ionizing radiation -- Measurement of ionizing radiation -- Quality of X-ray beams -- Measurement of absorbed dose --Part II. Classical radiation therapy -- Dose distribution and scatter analysis -- A system of dosimetric calculations -- Treatment planning I: isodose distributions -- Treatment planning II: patient data, corrections, and setup -- Treatment planning III: field shaping, skin dose, and field separation -- Electron beam therapy -- Brachytherapy -- Radiation protection -- Quality assurance -- Total body irradiation -- Part III: Modern radiation therapy -- Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy -- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy -- stereotactic radiosurgery -- High-dose-rate brachytherapy -- Prostate implants -- Intravascular brachytherapy -- Image-guided radiation therapy -- Proton beam therapy.