ABSTRACT

This concise but comprehensive textbook sets out the essentials of the science and clinical application of radiobiology for those seeking accreditation in radiation oncology, clinical radiation physics and radiation technology. Fully revised and updated to keep abreast of current developments in radiation biology and radiation oncology, the fourth

chapter 7|24 pages

Tumour growth and response to radiation

chapter 10|14 pages

Modified fractionation

chapter 12|11 pages

The dose-rate effect AJ van der Kogel

chapter 14|16 pages

The volume effect in radiotherapy

chapter 25|14 pages

Second cancers after radiotherapy