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MEDICAL
Oncology
Khan’s Treatment Planning in Radiation
Oncology 4E
By Faiz M. Khan PhD
John P. Gibbons PhD
Paul W. Sperduto M.D., MPP, FASTRO
DESCRIPTION
This unique, full-color reference offers a total team approach to radiation oncology treatment planning, incor-
porating the newest imaging techniques and offering a comprehensive discussion of clinical, physical, biologi-
cal and technical aspects. A clear focus on the application of physical and clinical concepts to solve treatment
planning problems helps you provide effective, state-of-the-art care for cancer patients. With authoritative cov-
erage of the latest in sophisticated radiation oncology treatment modalities, the 4th Edition of Khan’s Treat-
ment Planning in Radiation Oncology is an essential resource for the radiation oncologist, medical physicist,
dosimetrist, and radiation therapist.
FEATURES
New to this edition:
Up-to-date material throughout
reflects the most current practices in radiation oncology
treatment.
New chapters
discuss the pros and cons of recent developments in the field: Role of Protons
vs. Photons in Modern Radiotherapy: Clinical Perspective, Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy, and
Radiobiology of Hypofractionated Regimens for SRS and SBRT.
New contributors
bring a fresh perspective and provide current insight in their areas of
expertise.
New Key Points and Study Questions at the end of each chapter online help you assess your under-
standing of the material.
Discussions of the scientific background and the key aspects of clinical approach
ensure that
you gain a well-rounded understanding of how to plan treatment from both a technical and a clinical
perspective.
Hardbound / ISBN: 978-1-4698-8997-9 / ($209.99 )
Approx 648 pp / 8 375 x 10 875 / 2016
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