Written by one of the world's leading experts in the field of nuclear medicine dosimetry, this text describes in detail the use of internal dose calculations in the practice of nuclear medicine. While radiation therapy with external sources of radiation always employs calculations of dose to optimize therapy for each patient, this is not routinely conducted in nuclear medicine therapy. As the trend towards an increasing role of dosimetry in therapy planning increases, this book reviews the available methods and technologies available to make this a more common practice.
The book begins by covering the mathematical fundamentals of internal dose calculations, and uses sample calculations to demonstrate key principles. The book then moves forward to describe anthropomorphic models, dosimetric models, and types and uses of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. The depth of coverage makes it useful reference and guide for researchers performing dose calculations and for physicians considering incorporating dose calculations into the treatment of their cancer patients.
By:
Michael G. Stabin (Vanderbilt University Nashville TN USA) Imprint: CRC Press Inc Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 430g ISBN:9781482245813 ISBN 10: 1482245817 Series:Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Pages: 204 Publication Date:25 August 2016 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Further / Higher Education
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Michael G. Stabin, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.