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OverviewGet a meaningful foundation in radiation therapy with the only text that's actually written by radiation therapists themselves! With its problem-based approach, Washington & Leaver's: Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 5th Edition helps you truly understand cancer management, improve your clinical techniques, and apply complex concepts to treatment planning and delivery. Plus, with its new full-color design and up-to-date content that spans chemotherapy techniques, radiation safety, post-image manipulation techniques, and more; this fifth edition gives you all the tools you need to succeed in both coursework and beyond. Comprehensive coverage of radiation therapy includes a clear introduction and overview plus complete information on physics, simulation, and treatment planning. Chapter objectives, key terms, outlines and summaries in each chapter help you organize information and ensure you understand what is most important. End-of-chapter questions and questions to ponder provide opportunity for review and greater challenge. Bolded and defined key terms are highlighted at first mention in the text and included in an expanded glossary. Spotlight boxes highlight concepts and offer the most important information as it appears in the chapters. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles M. Washington (Senior Director of Hospital Administration in Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center) , Dennis T Leaver, MS, RT(R)(T), FASRT (Professor and Chair, Radiation Therapy Department, Southern Maine Community College, S. Portland, ME) , Megan Trad, PhD, MSRS, RT(T) (Program Chair - Professor - Radiation Therapy Program, Texas State University)Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Imprint: Mosby Edition: 5th edition Weight: 2.290kg ISBN: 9780323596954ISBN 10: 0323596959 Pages: 832 Publication Date: 10 March 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced By: 9780443121784 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor Information. Dr. Washington is one of the originating Authors of this title. . He has over 35 years' experience combined in radiation oncology administration, education, and operations with both MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center . Dr. Trad has been teaching for over 17 years starting as an Adjunct Lecturer and now serves as Program Chair at Texas State University. . Recipient of both Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, Innovator of the Year Award, 2014 and Texas State University, College of Health Professions, 2012 Dean Nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. . Editorial Review Board member, 2021-present, Radiation Therapist. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |