External beam therapy

External beam therapy / edited by Peter Hoskin.

External beam therapy is used to aim highly focused beams of radiation at the edges of the site where cancer is found. The goal is to destroy any abnormal cells and prevent the growth or regrowth of the tumour. This book provides practical guidance on its use, including indications, treatment and pl...

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Other Authors: Hoskin, Peter J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Radiotherapy in practice.
Subjects:
Cancer > Radiotherapy.
Particle beams > Therapeutic use.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Cancer.
MEDICAL > Oncology.
Cancer > Radiotherapy
Particle beams > Therapeutic use
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:External beam therapy is used to aim highly focused beams of radiation at the edges of the site where cancer is found. The goal is to destroy any abnormal cells and prevent the growth or regrowth of the tumour. This book provides practical guidance on its use, including indications, treatment and planning.
Item Description:Previous edition: 2006.
Physical Description:1 online resource : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191649646
0191649643
9780191768507
0191768502
9780191649653
0191649651
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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