Walter and Miller’s Textbook of Radiotherapy: Radiation Physics, Therapy and Oncology, 7e (Original PDF from Publisher)

Redefining the Landscape of Radiotherapy: Walter & Miller’s Textbook of Radiotherapy, 7th Edition

Walter & Miller’s Textbook of Radiotherapy, now in its extensively revised seventh edition, continues to guide students and practitioners in the rapidly evolving world of radiotherapy. This comprehensive volume serves as a foundation text for therapeutic radiography students and a valuable resource for radiologists and clinical physicists in the early stages of their careers.

The book is meticulously structured into two distinct parts:

Part 1: Fundamental Principles of Radiation Physics

This section delves into the fundamental concepts underlying radiotherapy, providing a comprehensive understanding of the physical principles and their clinical applications. The seventh edition includes significant updates to reflect the latest technological advancements in radiotherapy treatment.

Part 2: Systematic Review of Tumor Sites

The second part of the textbook presents a systematic overview of various tumor sites, focusing on the role of radiotherapy in their management. It explores the interplay between radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery, placing its use within a comprehensive treatment context.

Key Features of the Seventh Edition:

• Incorporation of Advanced Imaging Technologies: Imaging plays a vital role in modern radiotherapy, and this edition has expanded its coverage to include MRI, PET, and ultrasound imaging.
• Dose Prediction for Treatment Planning: The book meticulously explains the principles and applications of modern computational calculations used in treatment planning systems, highlighting the importance of accuracy and efficiency in dose prediction.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Radiotherapy requires rigorous quality assurance and control measures, and this edition provides updated information on these aspects.
• Enhanced Electronic Resources: Evolve electronic resources, including sample plans, additional diagnostic images, and clinical photographs, complement the textbook material to enhance understanding.

Critical Acclaim:

“This updated text reflects the significant changes to practice…readers will be pleased to see that this strategy has not been lost in this edition…This seventh edition is likely to remain a ‘must buy’ for student radiographers.”— Radiotherapy, May 2012

“This is an updated edition of a well-known textbook which brings together some useful information for those new to the field of radiotherapy.”— RAD Magazine, Aug 2012

Walter & Miller’s Textbook of Radiotherapy, 7th Edition remains an indispensable resource for students, practitioners, and researchers in the field of radiotherapy. Its comprehensive content, pedagogical approach, and up-to-date information make it a valuable tool for understanding the principles and practices of modern radiotherapy.