Isbn: 9780331268706 - the principles of physics and biology of radiation therapy (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details a journey of scientific discovery in the field of therapeutic radiation therapy. The authors, pioneers in the field of radiotherapy, provide a comprehensive analysis of the physical and biological principles at work in radiation treatment. The book takes into account the latest groundbreaking discoveries of the early 20th century, including groundbreaking research on the nature of X-rays and gamma rays. Through experimentation and observation, the authors lay the groundwork for using radiation to treat disease, looking specifically at skin cancer and reproductive cancers. The authors also discuss the connection between the quality of the radiation applied to a patient and the therapeutic outcome. This book provides essential historical context and a foundation for understanding the principles that continue to shape radiation oncology today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…