Walter and Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy: Radiation Physics, Therapy and Oncology

Seventy-five years since it was first published, Walter and Miller’s Textbook of Radiotherapy has become the go-to resource for therapeutic radiography and radiotherapy students from around the world.Fully revised to include new clinical evidence and techniques, this ninth edition provides a comprehensive guide to the professional, technical, practical, and medical aspects of modern clinical radiotherapy practice. The first part of the book clearly and simply explains the fundamentals of radiotherapy physics, offering a sound foundation for clinicians new to the field.The design and use of a wide range of equipment is described, along with clear explanation of the underlying physical principles. The second part provides a systematic review of evidence-based clinical practice in an easy to navigate approach for each of the main tumour sites and categories.A wide range of expert authors from clinical practice have contributed to ensure the text has wide international appeal. With additio