Washington & Leaver’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy

<p>Get a meaningful foundation in radiation therapy with the only text that’s actually written by radiation therapists themselves!<b> </b>With its problem-based approach,<b> Washington & Leaver’s: Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 5th Edition</b> helps you truly understand cancer management, improve your clinical techniques, and apply complex concepts to treatment planning and delivery. Plus, with its new full-color design and up-to-date content that spans chemotherapy techniques, radiation safety, post-image manipulation techniques, and more; this fifth edition gives you all the tools you need to succeed in both coursework and beyond.</p><ul><b> <li>Comprehensive coverage of radiation therapy</b> includes a clear introduction and overview plus complete information on physics, simulation, and treatment planning.</li> <li><b>Chapter objectives, key terms, outlines and summaries</b> in each chapter help you organize information and ensure you understand what is most important.</li> <li><b>End-of-chapter questions</b> <b>and <i>questions to ponder</b></i> provide opportunity for review and greater challenge.</li> <li><b>Bolded and defined key terms</b> are highlighted at first mention in the text and included in an expanded glossary.</li> <li><b>Spotlight boxes</b> highlight concepts and offer the most important information as it appears in the chapters.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW! Full color design </b>enhances imagery throughout the book as well as augments overall learning.</li> <li><b>NEW! Updated chemotherapy section </b>includes additional cancer biology terms and principles to provide the essential information needed for clinical success.</li> <li><b>NEW! Updated coverage of post-image manipulation techniques</b> includes new material on Cone beam utilization, MR imaging, image guided therapy, and kV imaging.</li> <li><b>NEW! Revised section on radiation safety and misadministration of treatment beams</b> addresses the most up-to-date practice requirements.</li> <li><b>NEW! The latest ASRT Practice Standards and AHA Patient Care Partnership content</b> ensure you are up to date on the latest best practices in the field overall.</li></ul>