Practical Radiobiology For Proton Therapy Planning

Synopsis

Practical Radiobiology For Proton Therapy Planning Covers The Principles, Advantages And Potential Pitfalls That Occur In Proton Therapy, Especially Its Radiobiological Modelling Applications. This Book Is Intended To Educate, Inform And To Stimulate Further Research Questions. Additionally, It Will Help Proton Therapy Centres When Designing New Treatments Or When Unintended Errors Or Delays Occur. The Clear Descriptions Of Useful Equations For High Let Particle Beam Applications, Worked Examples Of Many Important Clinical Situations, And Discussion Of How Proton Therapy May Be Optimized Are All Important Features Of The Text. This Important Book Blends The Relevant Physics, Biology And Medical Aspects Of This Multidisciplinary Subject.