Proton Beam Radiotherapy : Physics and Biology / edited by Koji Tsuboi, Takeji Sakae, Ariungerel Gerelchuluun.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tsuboi, Koji, editor.

Sakae, Takeji, editor.

Gerelchuluun, Ariungerel, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radiotherapy.

Oncology.

Local Subjects:

Radiotherapy.

Oncology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (VI, 235 pages) : 120 illustrations, 89 illustrations in color

Edition:

First edition 2020.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book offers a comprehensive, practical guide to understanding the physical and biological characteristics of proton beam radiotherapy. The application of proton beams to the treatment of solid cancers has expanded exponentially over the last decade due to their physical properties, which make it possible to administer higher doses of radiation to lesions with only a minimum dose to the surrounding healthy tissues. Accordingly, understanding the basic aspects of proton beam radiotherapy is a primary concern not only for medical physicists and radiation biologists, but also for all physicians involved in cancer treatment using proton beams. The major aspects discussed include the technique's development background, the generation and delivery system for proton beams, physical characteristics, biological consequences, dosimetry, and future prospects in both medical physics and radiation biology in terms of effective cancer treatment. Gathering contributions from experts who provide clear and detailed information on the basics of proton beams, the book will greatly benefit not only radiological technicians, medical physicists, and physicians, but also scientists in cancer radiotherapy.

Contents:

History of proton radiotherapy and overview

Discovery of proton and its intrinsic powers

Initial application of proton beams to biological system and humans

The current status of proton beam therapy

Physical characteristics of proton radiotherapy

Physical characteristics of proton beams

Dosimetry of proton beams

Trackstructure and microdosimetry of proton beams

Qualitative comparison of proton beams with various radiotherapy beams

Equipments and QA of proton radiotherapy

Accelerator Systems for proton radiotherapy

Beam delivery systems for proton radiotherapy

Treatment planning system for proton radiotherapy

Motion management

Quality assurance of proton radiotherapy

Radiobiology for proton radiotherapy

Overview on current topics of proton radiobiology

Energy deposition of proton beams in cells

DNA damages, repair mechanisms and chromosome aberrations

RBE and fractionation

Challenge and future of proton radiotherapy

Technological developnig issues and the future of proton radiotherapy.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-981-13-7454-8

9789811374548

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