Basic Clinical Radiobiology, Fifth Edition

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Michael C. Joiner, Albert van der Kogel
Taylor & Francis, Jun 15, 2016 - Medical - 384 pages

Basic Clinical Radiobiology is a concise but comprehensive textbook setting 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, this fifth edition continues to present in an interesting way the biological basis of radiation therapy, discussing the basic principles and significant developments that underlie the latest attempts to improve the radiotherapeutic management of cancer.

This new edition is highly illustrated with attractive 2-colour presentation and now includes new chapters on stem cells, tissue response and the convergence of radiotherapy, radiobiology, and physics. It will be invaluable for FRCR (clinical oncology) and equivalent candidates, SpRs (and equivalent) in radiation oncology, practicing radiation oncologists and radiotherapists, as well as radiobiologists and radiotherapy physicists.

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About the author (2016)

Michael Joiner: Professor of Radiobiology, Wayne State University, USA

Albert van der Kogel: Emeritus Professor of Radiobiology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, The Netherlands; also Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin, USA

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