Principles and Practice of Image-Guided Radiation Therapy of Lung Cancer

<p>This book gives a comprehensive overview on the use of image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) in the treatment of lung cancer covering step-by-step guidelines for clinical implementations fundamental principles and key technical advances. It covers benefits and limitations of techniques as well as quality and safety issues related to IGRT practice.</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Addresses imaging simulation treatment planning verification and delivery</li> <p> </p> <li>Discusses important quality assurance issues</li> <p> </p> <li>Describes current methods using specialized machines and technologies </li> </ul><p>Jing Cai PhD is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Duke University Medical Center. <b>Joe Y. Chang MD PhD</b> is Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. <b>Fang-Fang Yin PhD</b> is Chief of the Division of Radiation Physics Professor of Radiation Oncology and Director of the Medical Physics program at Duke University.</p>