Overview
- A comprehensive guide to the basic science and practice of radiation therapy written by radiation therapists
- Includes a concise review of the basics of radiation physics and radiobiology necessary for radiation therapists
- Dedicated chapters cover specific cancers by anatomic region
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Table of contents (19 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
This book is a comprehensive review and study aid for radiation therapists. Organized in a question-and-answer format, it present clinical features and principles of treatment. Topics include radiation therapy physics, radiobiology, treatment and simulation equipment, principles of patient care, clinical components of cancer care, and cancers of the brain, head and neck region, and respiratory, digestive, urinary, and male and female reproductive systems. It offers over 500 multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and rationales. Radiation Therapy Study Guide is a valuable resource for radiation therapists preparing for certification examinations as well as for practicing therapists in need of a review.
Reviews
“This review and study aid uses a question and answer format to help prepare radiation therapy students for the credentialing examination. … It is intended for students who are preparing to become registered radiation therapists. … This is a quality book that will be used by many radiation therapy students as they prepare for the credentialing examination. With its quality questions and complete explanations, the book will benefit its readers.” (Kyle Theine, Doody’s Book Reviews, April, 2016)
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Amy Heath, MS, RT(T)
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, WI, USA
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
LaCrosse, WI, USA
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Radiation Therapy Study Guide
Book Subtitle: A Radiation Therapist's Review
Authors: Amy Heath
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-3258-0
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-3257-3
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4939-3258-0
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 187
Topics: Radiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiology