Radiation Oncology

A comprehensive textbook detailing the principles and practice of radiation oncology specifically for diseases of the adult central nervous system (CNS), dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving patient outcomes.

A foundational textbook focusing on the principles of radiation biophysics, covering quantities, units, definitions, electromagnetic radiation, atomic structure, and radioactivity, including decay processes and equilibrium.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Particle Therapy Technology, tracing the evolution of medical particles, outlining the flow of requirements (direct and developmental), and detailing external beam systems used for safe treatment delivery.

This book is dedicated exclusively to the role of stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRT) in the management of prostate cancer. It discusses safe targeting techniques, carefully designed treatment plans, image-guided therapy, integrating MRI into planning, and examines single-institution experiences demonstrating excellent PSA relapse-free survival outcomes. It also addresses ongoing randomized trials comparing SBRT to conventional radiotherapy and hypofractionated regimens.

Optic nerve sheath meningiomas represent a rare tumor about which very little has been published in the literature.

This book details the principles, clinical practices, and treatment planning methodologies required for effective carbon-ion radiotherapy.

This book provides key clinical insights into image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) specifically for prostate cancer patients. It covers standard practices, immobilisation, important developments like IGRT with non-ionising radiation, adaptive radiotherapy, particle therapy, hypofractionation, clinical outcomes, and the role of artificial intelligence. It aims to help professionals—including radiation therapists, medical physicists, and clinical oncologists—undertake IGRT for these patients more accurately, effectively, and safely.

This monograph provides a mathematically rigorous overview of optimal fractionation in cancer radiotherapy, which seeks to address the fundamental trade-off of maximizing tumor-kill while protecting nearby healthy tissue from toxic effects. It aims to provide a comprehensive pedagogical reference that brings researchers up to speed on optimal fractionation, utilizing and illustrating analytical techniques from linear algebra, calculus, and various programming and optimization methods.

This book provides an understanding of electromagnetic emission theory and its effects on various strata of life. It covers sources, health impacts, environmental effects, measurement techniques, and methods to reduce exposure. Key topics include compatibility between the human body and wireless communication, applications of radiating power, green energy solutions, and the effects on the human nervous system, flora, and fauna.

A comprehensive resource on Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART), focusing on techniques, imaging, and implementation strategies in radiotherapy. Edited by X. Allen Li, it is part of the 'IMAGING IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY' series.

This book is a reprint of a Special Issue from the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS), focusing on the biological and molecular effects of ionizing radiation used in cancer radiotherapy. Topics include proteomic studies related to radiation-induced bystander effects, longitudinal studies on individual radiation responses in pediatric patients treated with proton and photon radiotherapy, and molecular pathway alterations following exposure.

This report provides detailed guidelines and data concerning the physical properties and usage of tissue substitutes (phantoms) required for accurate radiation dosimetry and measurement in medical and research applications.