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Author : Wesley S. Culberson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Large-angle Ionization Chambers for Brachytherapy Air-kerma-strength Measurements written by Wesley S. Culberson and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (83 download)
Download or read book Dosimetric Characterization of Surface Applicators for Use with High Dose Rate 192Ir and Electronic Brachytherapy Sources written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, treatment of malignant surface lesions has been achieved with linear accelerator based electron beams or superficial x-ray beams. Recent developments in the field of brachytherapy now allow for the treatment of surface lesions with specialized conical applicators placed directly on the lesion. Applicators are available for use with high dose rate 192Ir sources, as well as electronic brachytherapy sources. Although use of these applicators has gained in popularity, the dosimetric characteristics including depth dose and surface dose distributions have not been independently verified. Additionally, there is no recognized method of output verification for quality assurance procedures with applicators like these. Existing dosimetry protocols available from the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) bookend the cross-over characteristics of a traditional brachytherapy source (as described by Task Group 43) being implemented as a low-energy superficial x-ray beam (as described by Task Group 61) as observed with the surface applicators of interest. This thesis work aims to create a cohesive method of output verification that can be used to determine the dose at the treatment surface as part of a quality assurance/commissioning process for surface applicators used with high dose rate 192Ir and electronic brachytherapy sources. Air-kerma rate measurements were completed with an Attix Free-Air Chamber, as well as several models of small-volume ionization chambers to obtain an air-kerma rate at the treatment surface for each applicator. Correction factors were calculated using MCNP5 and EGSnrc Monte Carlo codes in order to determine an applicator-specific absorbed dose to water at the treatment surface from the measured air-kerma rate. Additionally, relative dose measurements of the surface dose distributions and characteristic depth dose curves were completed in-phantom and in-water. Theoretical dose distributions and depth dose curves were generated for each applicator and agreed well with the measured values. A method of output verification was created that allows users to determine the applicator-specific dose rate in water at the treatment surface based on a measured air-kerma rate. The novel output verification methods described in this work will reduce uncertainties in dose delivery for treatments with these kinds of surface applicators, ultimately improving patient care.
Author : Jack Venselaar
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439844984
Total Pages : 539 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)
Download or read book Comprehensive Brachytherapy written by Jack Venselaar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern brachytherapy is one of the most important oncological treatment modalities requiring an integrated approach that utilizes new technologies, advanced clinical imaging facilities, and a thorough understanding of the radiobiological effects on different tissues, the principles of physics, dosimetry techniques and protocols, and clinical expertise. A complete overview of the field, Comprehensive Brachytherapy: Physical and Clinical Aspects is a landmark publication, presenting a detailed account of the underlying physics, design, and implementation of the techniques, along with practical guidance for practitioners. Bridging the gap between research and application, this single source brings together the technological basis, radiation dosimetry, quality assurance, and fundamentals of brachytherapy. In addition, it presents discussion of the most recent clinical practice in brachytherapy including prostate, gynecology, breast, and other clinical treatment sites. Along with exploring new clinical protocols, it discusses major advances in imaging, robotics, dosimetry, Monte Carlo-based dose calculation, and optimization.
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781422318201
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (182 download)
Download or read book New National Air-Kerma-Strength Standards written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edward C. Halperin
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781763691
Total Pages : 2152 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)
Download or read book Perez and Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology written by Edward C. Halperin and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 2152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoroughly updated fifth edition of this landmark work has been extensively revised to better represent the rapidly changing field of radiation oncology and to provide an understanding of the many aspects of radiation oncology. This edition places greater emphasis on use of radiation treatment in palliative and supportive care as well as therapy.
Author : Olaf Dössel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642034748
Total Pages : 1112 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (42 download)
Download or read book World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering September 7 - 12, 2009 Munich, Germany written by Olaf Dössel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 1112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Present Your Research to the World! The World Congress 2009 on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering – the triennial scientific meeting of the IUPESM - is the world’s leading forum for presenting the results of current scientific work in health-related physics and technologies to an international audience. With more than 2,800 presentations it will be the biggest conference in the fields of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering in 2009! Medical physics, biomedical engineering and bioengineering have been driving forces of innovation and progress in medicine and healthcare over the past two decades. As new key technologies arise with significant potential to open new options in diagnostics and therapeutics, it is a multidisciplinary task to evaluate their benefit for medicine and healthcare with respect to the quality of performance and therapeutic output. Covering key aspects such as information and communication technologies, micro- and nanosystems, optics and biotechnology, the congress will serve as an inter- and multidisciplinary platform that brings together people from basic research, R&D, industry and medical application to discuss these issues. As a major event for science, medicine and technology the congress provides a comprehensive overview and in–depth, first-hand information on new developments, advanced technologies and current and future applications. With this Final Program we would like to give you an overview of the dimension of the congress and invite you to join us in Munich! Olaf Dössel Congress President Wolfgang C.
Author : Arash Darafsheh
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351005375
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Radiation Therapy Dosimetry written by Arash Darafsheh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book covers the everyday use and underlying principles of radiation dosimeters used in radiation oncology clinics. It provides an up-to-date reference spanning the full range of current modalities with emphasis on practical know-how. The main audience is medical physicists, radiation oncology physics residents, and medical physics graduate students. The reader gains the necessary tools for determining which detector is best for a given application. Dosimetry of cutting edge techniques from radiosurgery to MRI-guided systems to small fields and proton therapy are all addressed. Main topics include fundamentals of radiation dosimeters, brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy dosimetry, and dosimetry of imaging modalities. Comprised of 30 chapters authored by leading experts in the medical physics community, the book: Covers the basic principles and practical use of radiation dosimeters in radiation oncology clinics across the full range of current modalities. Focuses on providing practical guidance for those using these detectors in the clinic. Explains which detector is more suitable for a particular application. Discusses the state of the art in radiotherapy approaches, from radiosurgery and MR-guided systems to advanced range verification techniques in proton therapy. Gives critical comparisons of dosimeters for photon, electron, and proton therapies.
Author : Faiz M. Khan
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1469881268
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (698 download)
Download or read book Khan's The Physics of Radiation Therapy written by Faiz M. Khan and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2014-04-03 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expand your understanding of the physics and practical clinical applications of advanced radiation therapy technologies with Khan's The Physics of Radiation Therapy, 5th edition, the book that set the standard in the field. This classic full-color text helps the entire radiation therapy team—radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists—develop a thorough understanding of 3D conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), high dose-rate remote afterloaders (HDR), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), and proton beam therapy, as well as the physical concepts underlying treatment planning, treatment delivery, and dosimetry. In preparing this new Fifth Edition, Dr. Kahn and new co-author Dr. John Gibbons made chapter-by-chapter revisions in the light of the latest developments in the field, adding new discussions, a new chapter, and new color illustrations throughout. Now even more precise and relevant, this edition is ideal as a reference book for practitioners, a textbook for students, and a constant companion for those preparing for their board exams. Features Stay on top of the latest advances in the field with new sections and/or discussions of Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), and the Failure Mode Event Analysis (FMEA) approach to quality assurance. Deepen your knowledge of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) through a completely new chapter that covers SBRT in greater detail. Expand your visual understanding with new full color illustrations that reflect current practice and depict new procedures. Access the authoritative information you need fast through the new companion website which features fully searchable text and an image bank for greater convenience in studying and teaching. This is the tablet version which does not include access to the supplemental content mentioned in the text.
Author : Faiz M. Khan
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1451149131
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (511 download)
Download or read book The Physics of Radiation Therapy written by Faiz M. Khan and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-03-28 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Khan's classic textbook on radiation oncology physics is now in its thoroughly revised and updated Fourth Edition. It provides the entire radiation therapy team—radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists—with 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. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text and an image bank.
Author : Robert J. Aus
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book The Calorimetric Measurement of Low Energy Brachytherapy Sources written by Robert J. Aus and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Radiation Oncology Physics written by International Atomic Energy Agency and published by IAEA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication is aimed at students and teachers involved in teaching programmes in field of medical radiation physics, and it covers the basic medical physics knowledge required in the form of a syllabus for modern radiation oncology. The information will be useful to those preparing for professional certification exams in radiation oncology, medical physics, dosimetry or radiotherapy technology.
Author : Shannon Mary Holmes
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (891 download)
Download or read book Investigation of Beta Emitting Brachytherapy Sources written by Shannon Mary Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edward C. Halperin
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1496386817
Total Pages : 7666 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (963 download)
Download or read book Perez & Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology written by Edward C. Halperin and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 7666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. For more than 30 years, Perez and Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology has been the must-have standard reference for radiation oncologists and radiation oncology residents who need a comprehensive text covering both the biological and physical science aspects of this complex field as well as disease site-specific information on the integrated, multidisciplinary management of patients with cancer. The book has established itself as the discipline’s "text-of-record," belonging on the shelf of all of those working in the field. The Seventh Edition continues this tradition of excellence with extensive updates throughout, many new chapters, and more than 1,400 full-color illustrations that highlight key concepts in tumor pathogenesis, diagnosis, and targeted radiation therapy.
Author : Stephen Balter
Publisher : Medical Physics Publishing Corporation
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 944 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Intravascular Brachytherapy Fluoroscopically Guided Interventions written by Stephen Balter and published by Medical Physics Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2002 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jeffrey F. Williamson
Publisher : American Institute of Physics
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 732 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Brachytherapy Physics - AAPM Summer School 1994 written by Jeffrey F. Williamson and published by American Institute of Physics. This book was released on 1995 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook-quality proceedings will aid experienced radiation oncology physicists in implementing unfamiliar brachytherapy treatment modalities in their clinics. The first section of the book emphasizes the fundamental physical and biological principles underlying the application of sealed radioactive sources to cancer therapy, including quality assurance. The regulatory environment is also reviewed. The next two sections cover practical treatment planning, dose specification, and clinical applications of interstitial and intracavitary brachytherapy. Section IV covers the application of afterloading technology to both low and high dose-rate brachytherapy. The remaining chapters deal with quality assurance, treatment planning and development of treatment systems for various clinical sites. Also described are recent advances in basic dosimetry, treatment planning, quality assurance, radiation safety, and dosimetric and biologic principles underlying brachytherapy.
Author : F. A. Smith
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9789810237127
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (371 download)
Download or read book A Primer in Applied Radiation Physics written by F. A. Smith and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2000 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with the principal areas of activity in radiation physics. Although the basic descriptions of theory and practice are presented in a format which is suitable mainly as a revision text for undergraduate and postgraduate students, the book also serves as an introduction to the field which will be of interest to other informed workers. Detailed treatment is foregone in the interests of a comprehensive survey. The book has evolved from lectures given in the University of London MSc course on radiation physics, and from undergraduate lectures given at Queen Mary and Westfield College. Industrial as well as medical aspects of the field are considered.
Author : Sun I. Kim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540368396
Total Pages : 4361 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (43 download)
Download or read book World Congress of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2006 written by Sun I. Kim and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-07 with total page 4361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These proceedings of the World Congress 2006, the fourteenth conference in this series, offer a strong scientific program covering a wide range of issues and challenges which are currently present in Medical physics and Biomedical Engineering. About 2,500 peer reviewed contributions are presented in a six volume book, comprising 25 tracks, joint conferences and symposia, and including invited contributions from well known researchers in this field.
