Radiation Therapy Physics: A Comprehensive Guide for Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists

Radiation therapy physics has undergone significant changes over the past decade, and the fourth edition of Hendee’s Radiation Therapy Physics provides a timely and valuable update to the field. Led by a new team of esteemed authors, this edition builds on the legacy of Dr. Hendee, offering a succinctly written and fully modernized resource for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and students.

In the past ten years, radiation physics has seen numerous advancements, including the widespread adoption of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), the replacement of film-screen imaging with digital imaging, and the increasing use of image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). Proton therapy has become a viable option, and new approaches to quality assurance and safety have been introduced. This edition reflects these significant developments, providing state-of-the-art content throughout.

New Chapters and Revised Content

This edition features four brand new chapters, including:

• Image-Guided Therapy: Discussing the latest advances in image-guided radiation therapy
• Proton Radiation Therapy: Exploring the benefits and applications of proton therapy
• Radiation Therapy Informatics: Examining the role of informatics in radiation therapy, including the management of patient- and machine-related data
• Quality and Safety Improvement: Providing content in support of new residency training requirements, with a focus on process analysis and quality improvement

The revised imaging chapter has been expanded to discuss the increased role of digital imaging and computed tomography (CT) simulation in radiation therapy.

Additional Resources and Study Aids

This edition includes problem and answer sets for self-testing, making it an invaluable resource for students of medical physics, medical dosimetry, and radiation oncology.

Whether you’re a radiation oncologist in training, a student of medical physics, or a professional seeking to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in radiation therapy, this edition of Hendee’s Radiation Therapy Physics is an essential reading. With its comprehensive coverage of radiation therapy physics, quality, and safety, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone working in the field.