國立高雄大學圖資館 |

Language: English

Back

Proton beam radiotherapyphysics and ...

Gerelchuluun, Ariungerel.

Proton beam radiotherapyphysics and biology /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Proton beam radiotherapyedited by Koji Tsuboi, Takeji Sakae, Ariungerel Gerelchuluun.
Reminder of title:	physics and biology /
other author:	Tsuboi, Koji.
Published:	Singapore :Springer Singapore :2020.
Description:	vi, 235 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.
Contained By:	Springer eBooks
Subject:	Proton beamsTherapeutic use.
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7454-8
ISBN:	9789811374548$q(electronic bk.)

Proton beam radiotherapyphysics and biology /
Proton beam radiotherapyphysics and biology /[electronic resource] :edited by Koji Tsuboi, Takeji Sakae, Ariungerel Gerelchuluun. - Singapore :Springer Singapore :2020. - vi, 235 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.

History of proton radiotherapy and overview -- Discovery of proton and its intrinsic powers -- Initial application of proton beams to biological system and humans -- The current status of proton beam therapy -- Physical characteristics of proton radiotherapy -- Physical characteristics of proton beams -- Dosimetry of proton beams -- Trackstructure and microdosimetry of proton beams -- Qualitative comparison of proton beams with various radiotherapy beams -- Equipments and QA of proton radiotherapy -- Accelerator Systems for proton radiotherapy -- Beam delivery systems for proton radiotherapy -- Treatment planning system for proton radiotherapy -- Motion management -- Quality assurance of proton radiotherapy -- Radiobiology for proton radiotherapy -- Overview on current topics of proton radiobiology -- Energy deposition of proton beams in cells -- DNA damages, repair mechanisms and chromosome aberrations -- RBE and fractionation -- Challenge and future of proton radiotherapy -- Technological developnig issues and the future of proton radiotherapy.

This book offers a comprehensive, practical guide to understanding the physical and biological characteristics of proton beam radiotherapy. The application of proton beams to the treatment of solid cancers has expanded exponentially over the last decade due to their physical properties, which make it possible to administer higher doses of radiation to lesions with only a minimum dose to the surrounding healthy tissues. Accordingly, understanding the basic aspects of proton beam radiotherapy is a primary concern not only for medical physicists and radiation biologists, but also for all physicians involved in cancer treatment using proton beams. The major aspects discussed include the technique's development background, the generation and delivery system for proton beams, physical characteristics, biological consequences, dosimetry, and future prospects in both medical physics and radiation biology in terms of effective cancer treatment. Gathering contributions from experts who provide clear and detailed information on the basics of proton beams, the book will greatly benefit not only radiological technicians, medical physicists, and physicians, but also scientists in cancer radiotherapy.

ISBN: 9789811374548$q(electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-981-13-7454-8doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

459482
Proton beams
--Therapeutic use.

LC Class. No.: RM862.P76 / P768 2020

Dewey Class. No.: 615.842

Proton beam radiotherapyphysics and biology /
LDR:03268nmm a2200325 a 4500 001 573702
003 DE-He213
005 20200702084649.0
006 m d
007 cr nn 008maaau
008 200928s2020 si s 0 eng d
020 $a 9789811374548$q(electronic bk.)
020 $a 9789811374531$q(paper)
024 7 $a 10.1007/978-981-13-7454-8 $2 doi
035 $a 978-981-13-7454-8
040 $a GP $c GP
041 0 $a eng
050 4 $a RM862.P76 $b P768 2020
072 7 $a MJCL1 $2 bicssc
072 7 $a MED080000 $2 bisacsh
072 7 $a MJCL1 $2 thema
082 0 4 $a 615.842 $2 23
090 $a RM862.P76 $b P967 2020
245 0 0 $a Proton beam radiotherapy $h [electronic resource] : $b physics and biology / $c edited by Koji Tsuboi, Takeji Sakae, Ariungerel Gerelchuluun.
260 $a Singapore : $b Springer Singapore : $b Imprint: Springer, $c 2020.
300 $a vi, 235 p. : $b ill., digital ; $c 24 cm.
505 0 $a History of proton radiotherapy and overview -- Discovery of proton and its intrinsic powers -- Initial application of proton beams to biological system and humans -- The current status of proton beam therapy -- Physical characteristics of proton radiotherapy -- Physical characteristics of proton beams -- Dosimetry of proton beams -- Trackstructure and microdosimetry of proton beams -- Qualitative comparison of proton beams with various radiotherapy beams -- Equipments and QA of proton radiotherapy -- Accelerator Systems for proton radiotherapy -- Beam delivery systems for proton radiotherapy -- Treatment planning system for proton radiotherapy -- Motion management -- Quality assurance of proton radiotherapy -- Radiobiology for proton radiotherapy -- Overview on current topics of proton radiobiology -- Energy deposition of proton beams in cells -- DNA damages, repair mechanisms and chromosome aberrations -- RBE and fractionation -- Challenge and future of proton radiotherapy -- Technological developnig issues and the future of proton radiotherapy.
520 $a This book offers a comprehensive, practical guide to understanding the physical and biological characteristics of proton beam radiotherapy. The application of proton beams to the treatment of solid cancers has expanded exponentially over the last decade due to their physical properties, which make it possible to administer higher doses of radiation to lesions with only a minimum dose to the surrounding healthy tissues. Accordingly, understanding the basic aspects of proton beam radiotherapy is a primary concern not only for medical physicists and radiation biologists, but also for all physicians involved in cancer treatment using proton beams. The major aspects discussed include the technique's development background, the generation and delivery system for proton beams, physical characteristics, biological consequences, dosimetry, and future prospects in both medical physics and radiation biology in terms of effective cancer treatment. Gathering contributions from experts who provide clear and detailed information on the basics of proton beams, the book will greatly benefit not only radiological technicians, medical physicists, and physicians, but also scientists in cancer radiotherapy.
650 0 $a Proton beams $x Therapeutic use. $3 459482
650 0 $a Radiotherapy. $3 274202
650 2 4 $a Oncology. $3 195181
700 1 $a Tsuboi, Koji. $3 861067
700 1 $a Sakae, Takeji. $3 861068
700 1 $a Gerelchuluun, Ariungerel. $3 861069
710 2 $a SpringerLink (Online service) $3 273601
773 0 $t Springer eBooks
856 4 0 $u https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7454-8
950 $a Medicine (Springer-11650)