Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology

This book is a concise and well-illustrated review of the physics and biology of radiation therapy intended for radiation oncology residents, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists. It presents topics that are included on the Radiation Therapy Physics and Biology examinations and is designed with the intent of presenting information in an easily digestible format with maximum retention in mind. The inclusion of mnemonics, rules of thumb, and reader-friendly illustrations throughout the book help to make difficult concepts easier to grasp. Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology is a valuable reference for students and prospective students in every discipline of radiation oncology.

David S. Chang, MD, MS

Department of Radiation Oncology

CHRISTUS St. Patrick Regional Cancer Center

Lake Charles, LA, USA

Foster D. Lasley, MD

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Indra J. Das, PhD, FACR, FASTRO

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Marc S. Mendonca, PhD

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Joseph R. Dynlacht, PhD

Department of Radiation Oncology

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN, USA