دانلود کتاب رادیوتراپی MR Linac

The MR-linac combines two technologies—a magnetic resonance imaging scanner and a linear accelerator—to locate tumors precisely, tailor the radiotherapy plan to the patient’s anatomy at the time of treatment, and deliver doses of radiation accurately even to moving tumors. This highly innovative technology is very new, and the number of newly installed MR-linac machines will gradually increase worldwide. However, there is no published book that provides guidelines to help new MR-linac users or for centers planning to introduce an MR-linac. This volume is thus the first book in its area and has great potential to be used by radiation oncologists and radiation oncology team members. It will serve as a unique guide for physicians, physicists, Radiation Therapists (RTTs), and dosimetrists. Furthermore, the book could be updated periodically in response to new publications and forthcoming research. This book, edited by Ozyar, Onal, and Hackett, comprises both clinical and physical aspects of this new technology. It includes important points regarding the treatment planning, workflow, and technical issues relating to the MR-linac. In particular, the clinical use of the MR-linac according to different cancer types will be managed by experienced physicians, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and RTTs. The preparation of this book started at the beginning of 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We deeply appreciate the contributions of all authors, which reflect their commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for their patients. We dedicate this book to all healthcare workers on the front lines of the global effort to care for patients with COVID-19, while putting themselves at risk of infection. Thousands have already died, across dozens of countries, professions, and specialties. We wish to honor them all.