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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | | | | | This leading reference source devoted to radiation therapy physics is now in its Third Edition. Pertinent to the entire radiation oncology team, it is clinically oriented and presents practical aspects as well as underlying theory to clarify basic concepts. The format begins with underlying physics, then progresses to treatment planning, and ends with radiation. Contains an expanded focus with seven new chapters on special procedures. Remaining chapters have been revised to detail any new developments in the field over the past eight years. Illustrations are overhauled to reflect current practice and to detail the new procedures added. Provides a solid foundation for residents and a strong review for practitioners. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Faiz M. Khan | | Hardcover: | 511 pages | | Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | | Publication Date: | May 31, 2003 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0781730651 | | Package Length: | 11.1 inches | | Package Width: | 8.7 inches | | Package Height: | 1.4 inches | | Package Weight: | 3.75 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 14 reviews |
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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Dense Reading, but Indispensable for the Rad Onc Written Boards Nov 20, 2007
By New Rad Onc Attending
All radiation oncology residents complain about how difficult this book is to read. It is true-it is dense and some of the explanations may not be perfectly clear. That said, this book is indispensable for the Radiation Oncology Written Boards exam. The figures and tables in particular are very high yield and worth their weight in gold if one's goal is to comfortably pass the physics written board exam.
13 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Much better books available Jan 11, 2006
By Reading turtle
"Reading turtle"
When I started working in Radiation Therapy, somebody recommended this book to me to learn the theoretical aspects. I am also required to teach a resident lecture out of this book. The more I use it, the less I like it. While the book may contain information on all basic and necessary topics, the way they are presented is less than optimal.
I find the writing style is not conducive to learning. The author has the annoying habit to insert sentences hinting at advanced topics without really explaining what it means. For the reader not familiar with the advanced topics, those remarks just create confusion. Some of the chapters, especially on electrons, are very unorganized and jump back and forth.
Compared to other excellent works available, e.g. Hendee and Ibbott, or Jayaraman and Lanzl, this book is much weaker in quality/price.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Medical Physics Bible! Feb 08, 2006
By E. Mercer
I find this an absolutely fantastic book. It really is the bible of medical physics for radiotherapy. I had the second edition until it fell apart, and just purchased this new third edition. It explains virtually every single thing you need to know in therapy- from a theoretical point of view.
It does have two weak points: not all terms are clearly defined each time they are used in equations, and the prostate seed implant chapter has been largely overtaken by technological advancements in in-theatre planning which make it a little outdated.
If you are medical physicsist in radiotherapy and will only buy one book in your lifetime, then let this one be it!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Khan May 26, 2009
By R. Barrett
This is an excellent book for any Dosimetrist, student or professional. The book can be used as a refrence and/or to study for CMD. Important radiation physics concepts explained.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Worst text book I have come across Mar 04, 2010
By - sbg
This book makes studying frustrating. Most concepts are poorly explained, the author dumps formulas out of nowhere, and uses partial explanations... when he dares trying to give some. In early chapters, the author uses materials that are introduced in later chapters, which makes things even more confusing.
This book is good to be "learned by heart" for the board exam and then forget about it. For a fifth edition, I would have expected something of much better quality. Yes, it is the bible of physics for radiation therapy; perhaps because there is nothing else out there.
Please, would anyone produce a text book of better quality ? The task is not so difficult.
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