Practical Radiation Oncology Physics A Companion to Gunderson and Tepper’s Clinical Radiation Oncology 1st edition by Sonja Dieterich Phd 0323359078 9780323359078

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Perfect for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and residents in both fields, Practical Radiation Oncology Physics provides a concise and practical summary of the current practice standards in therapeutic medical physics. A companion to the fourth edition of Clinical Radiation Oncology, by Drs. Leonard Gunderson and Joel Tepper, this indispensable guide helps you ensure a current, state-of-the art clinical practice.

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Practical Radiation Oncology Physics: A Companion to Gunderson & Tepper’s Clinical Radiation Oncology 1st Table of contents:

Part I Building Blocks
Chapter 1 Reference Dosimetry for Ionizing Radiation
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Standard Megavoltage Photon Beams
1.3 Nonstandard Megavoltage Photon Beams
1.4 Megavoltage Electron Beams
1.5 Kilovoltage Photon Beams
1.6 Brachytherapy Sources
1.7 Proton Radiotherapy Beams
1.8 Potential Errors in Reference Dosimetry
1.9 Dosimetric Uncertainties
References
Chapter 2 Relative Dosimetry for MV Beams
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Commissioning Equipment
2.3 Best Practice for Beam Scanning
2.4 Relative Dosimetry Measurements
2.5 Safety Considerations
References
Chapter 3 In-Vivo Dosimetry
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Clinical Process
3.3 Surface Dosimeters
3.4 Implantable Dosimeters
3.5 Transmission Dosimeters
References
Chapter 4 Quality Assurance and Commissioning of New Radiotherapy Technology
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Precommissioning Considerations and Equipment Purchase
4.3 Commissioning and QA of Treatment Units
4.4 Imaging Units
4.5 Ancillary Equipment
4.6 QA of Data Transfer
4.7 QA Program Evaluation
4.8 Future Directions in QA
References
Chapter 5 Quality Assurance of Radiotherapy Dose Calculations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Treatment Planning System Commissioning
5.3 Ongoing QA
5.4 Patient-Specific QA
References
Appendix 1 A Sample Checklist for TPS Commissioning
Appendix 2 A Sample Compilation of Dosimetric Testing from AAPM TG-53 and IAEA TRS-430
Appendix 3 Sample Nondosimetric Testing
Chapter 6 Immobilization Techniques in Radiotherapy
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Immobilization Devices and Techniques
6.3 Dosimetric Effects of Table Tops and Immobilization Devices
6.4 Emerging Questions
References
Chapter 7 Image Guidance and Localization Technologies for Radiotherapy
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Overview of Clinical Imaging Systems
7.3 Concepts in Radiographic Imaging: Image Quality and Dose
7.4 Quality Assurance for Imaging Systems
References
Chapter 8 Brachytherapy
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Radioisotopes for Brachytherapy
8.3 Brachytherapy Applicators
8.4 The Brachytherapy Process
8.5 Brachytherapy Workflow
8.6 QA of the Brachytherapy Process
8.7 Brachytherapy Dose Calculations, Dose Specification, and Dose Reporting
8.8 Dose Specification and Dose Reporting
8.9 Personnel and Qualifications
8.10 Source Handling, Transport, Storage, and Inventory
References
Chapter 9 Proton Radiotherapy
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Physics of Clinical Particle Beams
9.3 Proton Beam Clinical Delivery Technologies
9.4 Proton Dose Calibration and Dose Reporting
9.5 Proton Treatment Planning
References
Chapter 10 Radiation Safety and Shielding in Radiotherapy
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Risk Levels and Radiation
10.3 Units
10.4 Regulatory Limits
10.5 Release of Patients with Radioactive Materials
10.6 Personnel Monitoring
10.7 Shielding
10.8 Source Receipt, Inventory, and Return
10.9 Radiation Safety Training
10.10 Regulatory Oversight
References
Chapter 11 Information Technology in Radiation Oncology
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Networks and Network Safety
11.3 Electronic Health Records Systems
11.4 Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise—Radiation Oncology
11.5 Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
11.6 Database and Database Management
11.7 Database Backup
11.8 Storage and Archive
11.9 Safety and Data Integrity
References
Chapter 12 Quality and Safety Improvement in Radiation Oncology
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Features of an Effective Quality Management System
12.3 Techniques for Quality Improvement
References
Part II Clinical Applications
Chapter 13 Simulation for Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Immobilization, Setup, and Marking
13.3 Scanning the Patient for CT Simulation
13.4 Surface Capture Using Optical Tracking
13.5 Postscan Processing
13.6 Clinical Safety-Related Considerations
13.7 Simulation for Brachytherapy
References
Chapter 14 Treatment Planning and Quality Metrics
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Patient Positioning and Immobilization
14.3 Image Acquisition and Registration
14.4 Anatomy Definition
14.5 Margins
14.6 Normal Tissue Dose Constraints and Goals
14.7 Treatment Techniques
14.8 Dose Optimization/Calculation
14.9 Plan Evaluation and Dose Reporting
14.10 Plan Implementation and Review
14.11 Treatment Interruptions and Changes in Fractionation
14.12 Developing Techniques in Treatment Planning
References
Chapter 15 The Use of Electrons for External Beam Radiotherapy
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Beam Characteristics
15.3 Obliquity and Surface Irregularity
15.4 Inhomogeneity
15.5 Bolus and Compensators
15.6 Shielding Adjacent Structures
15.7 General Clinical Considerations
15.8 Emerging Trends in Electron Beam Radiotherapy
References
Chapter 16 IMRT and VMAT
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Nomenclature for Structures
16.3 Margins in IMRT/VMAT Planning
16.4 Dose Reporting and Record Keeping
16.5 IMRT/VMAT Treatment Planning
16.6 IMRT and VMAT Delivery and QA
References
Chapter 17 SRS and SBRT
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Technical Requirements
17.3 Policies and Procedures
17.4 Staffing
17.5 Patient Selection and Development of Treatment Protocols
17.6 Simulation Imaging
17.7 Margins
17.8 Dose Constraints and Treatment Planning
17.9 Treatment Delivery
References
Chapter 18 Clinical Aspects of Image Guidance and Localization in Radiotherapy
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Overview of Image Guidance Definitions and Procedures
18.3 Imaging Protocols and Issues in Clinical Use
18.4 Anatomic Changes and Adaptive Radiation Therapy
18.5 Organizing and Managing an Image Guidance Program
18.6 Image Guidance Applications
References
Chapter 19 Respiratory Motion Management for External Beam Radiotherapy
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Measuring Respiratory Motion
19.3 Tracking the Respiratory Cycle Through Anatomic Surrogates
19.4 Motion Encompassing
19.5 Limiting Respiratory Motion
19.6 Respiratory Gating
19.7 Breath-Hold Techniques
19.8 Respiratory Motion and Treatment Planning
19.9 Imaging and Tracking During Treatment
19.10 Quality Assurance
References
Chapter 20 Intracavitary Brachytherapy
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Intracavitary Treatment Sites
20.3 Treatment Planning
References
Chapter 21 Interstitial Brachytherapy
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Clinical Targets
21.3 Day of Implant Procedure
21.4 Staff Training and Supervision Requirements
References
Chapter 22 Prostate Seed Implant
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Sources
22.3 Treatment Planning
22.4 OR Procedure
22.5 Postprocedure Follow-Up Imaging and Plan Analysis
22.6 Safety, Policies, and Procedures
References
Chapter 23 Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT)
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Technologies and Techniques for IORT
23.3 Safety, Staffing, and OR Considerations
References
Chapter 24 Special Procedures
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Total Body Irradiation
24.3 Total Skin Electron Treatments
24.4 Ocular Tumors
24.5 Microspheres
24.6 Intravascular Brachytherapy
24.7 Pregnant Patients

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