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" Radiotherapy in practice : "
editors, P.J. Hoskin, Catherine Coyle.
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BL
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874118
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| Title & Author
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Radiotherapy in practice : : brachytherapy /\ editors, P.J. Hoskin, Catherine Coyle.
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| Edition Statement
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2nd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford ;New York :: Oxford University Press,, 2011.
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| Series Statement
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Radiotherapy in practice
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202 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates :: illustrations (some color) ;; 24 cm.
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| ISBN
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0199600902
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: 9780199600908
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Isotopes and delivery systems for brachytherapy -- Principles of brachytherapy dosimetry -- Radiation protection issues in brachytherapy -- Role of brachytherapy in head and neck cancer -- Brachytherapy for uterine tumours: cervix and endometrium -- Prostate cancer: permanent low dose rate seed brachytherapy and temporary high dose rate afterloading brachytherapy -- Endoluminal brachytherapy: bronchus and oesophagus -- Perineal implants: anal canal, vagina, and vulva -- Breast brachytherapy -- Rectal brachytherapy -- Miscellaneous sites -- Quality assurance.
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| Abstract
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Brachytherapy is a procedure in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires or catheters is placed directly into or near a tumour. This title provides practical guidance on the use of brachytherapy, taking the reader through the basic principles and covers physics, dosimetry and protection issues.
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Radioisotope brachytherapy.
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Radioisotope brachytherapy.
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Brachytherapy-- methods.
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Neoplasms-- radiotherapy.
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| Dewey Classification
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615.8424
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RC271.R27R34 2011
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2011 C-618
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WN 250.5.B7
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| Added Entry
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Coyle, Catherine, (Catherine P.)
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Hoskin, Peter J.
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| Parallel Title
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Brachytherapy
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