{"product_id":"proton-and-carbon-ion-therapy-c-m-charlie-ma-9781439816073","title":"Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProton and Carbon Ion Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e is an up-to-date guide to using proton and carbon ion therapy in modern cancer treatment. The book covers the physics and radiobiology basics of proton and ion beams, dosimetry methods and radiation measurements, and treatment delivery systems. It gives practical guidance on patient setup, target localization, and treatment planning for clinical proton and carbon ion therapy. The text also offers detailed reports on the treatment of pediatric cancers, lymphomas, and various other cancers. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter an overview, the book focuses on the fundamental aspects of proton and carbon ion therapy equipment, including accelerators, gantries, and delivery systems. It then discusses dosimetry, biology, imaging, and treatment planning basics and provides clinical guidelines on the use of proton and carbon ion therapy for the treatment of specific cancers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for anyone involved with medical physics and radiation therapy, this book offers a balanced and critical assessment of state-of-the-art technologies, major challenges, and the future outlook of proton and carbon ion therapy. It presents a thorough introduction for those new to the field while providing a helpful, up-to-date reference for readers already using the therapy in clinical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e C-M Charlie Ma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439816077\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439816073\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/09\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 7.70w x 0.80d","brand":"C-M Charlie Ma","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43986188108031,"sku":"9781439816073","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c08d6728-10fe-47cc-a440-03b9402de2c1.jpg?v=1683281880","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/proton-and-carbon-ion-therapy-c-m-charlie-ma-9781439816073","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}