Basic Clinical Radiobiology

Basic Clinical Radiobiology - G. Gordon Steel

Laboratory research has provided a strong scientific basis for the effects of radiation on tumours and normal tissues and has generated new approaches to treatment with radiotherapy which are currently being clinically evaluated. It is important that both practising and trainee radiotherapists become fully aware of the scientific basis for these developments in order to maximise their exploitation. Written by leading experts in the field, Basic Clinical Radiobiology provides a concise outline of the biological basis of radiotherapy and presents the main ideas and scientific developments that underlie current attempts to improve the radiotherapeutic management of cancer. The book is very well illustrated with a high ratio of charts to text. Frequent cross-references, recommended further reading, and a substantial glossary of scientific terms contribute to making this a valuable reference tool and teaching aid.