Basic and Advanced Techniques in Prostate Brachytherapy
Download or Read eBook Basic and Advanced Techniques in Prostate Brachytherapy PDF written by Adam P. Dicker and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-01-25 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Adam P. Dicker |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 466 |
| Release | : 2005-01-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780203491706 |
| ISBN-13 | : 020349170X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Basic and Advanced Techniques in Prostate Brachytherapy by : Adam P. Dicker
Book excerpt: Prostate brachytherapy has evolved into a sophisticated treatment modality, used either as monotherapy or in combination with external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. This book covers both basic and advanced techniques for prostate brachytherapy and is appropriate for the practitioner involved with permanent radioactive seed implants. Topics include: patient selection, equipment decisions, treatment planning, operative techniques, post-implant evaluation, and follow-up after implant. The text is for urologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and medical physicists.
