The Physics of Radiation Oncology by Kuppusamy Thayalan, 1st Edition
Key Features:
- First-of-its-kind in India and has 15 chapters from basics to present.
- Has about 309 figures and about 60 tables with citations and worked examples.
- Latest treatment techniques like 3D-CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SRT and SBRT are incorporated with clinical examples.
- Newer topic like Oncology Imaging is included; CT, PET-CT, MRI, and Ultrasonography are also described.
- Based on the syllabus of MD (Radiation Oncology) of Medical Universities, both in India and abroad.
- Describes various equipment used in cancer treatment.
- Modern gadgets like Cyber knife, Tomotherapy and proton therapy physics aspects are discussed.
- Covers the fundamental concepts, equipment principle, dosimetry, treatment planning, quality assurance, and radiation protection.
- Special emphasis is given on brachytherapy and particle therapy.