This book, now in its fourth edition, is unique in detailing in depth the technological basis of radiation therapy. Compared with the previous edition, all chapters have been rewritten and updated. In addition, new chapters have been included on various topics, including the use of imaging in treatment planning, second malignant neoplasms due to irradiation, and quality assurance in radiation oncology. The book is divided into two sections. The first covers basic concepts in treatment planning, including essential physics, and explains the various approaches to radiation therapy, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy, tomotherapy, and high and low dose rate brachytherapy. The second part documents the practical clinical applications of these concepts in the treatment of different cancers. All of the chapters have been written by leaders in this field. This book will provide an invaluable guide to the basic technological factors and approaches in radiation therapy.

Basic Concepts in Treatment Planning: Modeling Therapeutic Ratios for Different Fractionation Schedules

Malignant Tumors Following Irradiation
Clinical Principles & Applications of Chemoirradiation
Imaging in Radiation Therapy
Physics of Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology
The Simulation Process in the Determination and Definition of the Treatment Volume and Treatment Planning
Electron Beam Therapy
Treatment Aids for External Beam Radiotherapy
3-D Planning and Conformal Therapy
Intensity Modulated Rad. Therapy
Stereotactic Radiosurgery & Radiotherapy
Physics of Brachytherapy
Radiobiology and Clin. Applications of Low and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
Quality Assurance in Radiation Oncology. Practical Clinical Applications: CNS Tumors
Head & Neck and Breast Cancer, Carcinoma of the Esophagus; Lung Cancer
Cancers of the Colon, Rectum, Anus; Bladder Cancer
Low-Dose Rate-Brachytherapy for Carcinoma of the Cervix
Technical Aspects of Rad. Therapy for Endometrial Carcinoma
Carcinoma of the Vulva and Vagina.-Prostate and Testicular Cancer.-Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Adults
Total Body Irradiation in Conditioning Regimens for Bone Marrow Transplantation
Hodgkin's Disease
Techn. For Intravascular Brachytherapy
Subject Index
List of Contributors