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Washington and Leaver's principles and practice of radiation therapy
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- Book Synopsis
- **Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Radiologic Technology** Gain a meaningful foundation in radiation therapy with the only text that's written by radiation therapists! With its problem-based approach, Washington and Leaver's Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, Sixth Edition, helps you truly understand cancer management, improve clinical techniques, and apply complex concepts to treatment planning and delivery. Plus, with new artwork and up-to-date content that spans chemotherapy techniques, radiation safety, post-image manipulation techniques, and more; this sixth edition gives you all the tools you need to succeed in your coursework and beyond.NEW! Considerations explore how the radiation therapist role has changed due to the pandemic, the addition of remote work outside of administering treatment, and equipment changesNEW! Information enhances coverage of proton arc therapy (PAT) and artificial intelligence (AI)UPDATED! Expanded information on treatment setups for simulation procedures offers additional guidanceNEW! Updated artwork throughout reflects modern radiation therapy practiceComprehensive radiation therapy coverage includes a clear introduction and overview plus complete information on physics, simulation, and treatment planningChapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries in each chapter help you organize information and ensure you understand what is most importantEnd-of-chapter questions and questions to ponder provide opportunity for review and greater challengeBolded and defined key terms are highlighted at first mention in the textSpotlight boxes highlight essential concepts and important information as they appear in the chaptersConsiderations about how the role changed because of pandemic, addition of remote work outside of administering treatment, changes to equipmentUpdating MRIOperational Issues CourseUpdated! Management for Radiation Therapists
- About The Author
- Dr. Washington is one of the originating Authors of this title. He has over 35 years' experience combined in radiation oncology administration, education, and operations with both MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780443121784
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Mosby, (29 April 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 850
- Weight
- 2300 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 276 x 216 mm
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