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Williams Gynecology
| Section 4 Gynecologic Oncology > |
Chapter 28. Principles of Radiation Therapy
Sections: Principles of Radiation Therapy: Introduction, Radiation Physics, Radiation Biology, Radiation Therapy, Radiation Oncology Practice, References.
Topics Discussed: gynecologic cancer; radiation therapy.
Excerpt:"Following the discovery of x-rays in the waning years of the 19th century, the biologic effects of ionizing radiation (IR) were quickly recognized. Since then, radiation therapy (RT) has been used, either alone or in conjunction with other modalities, to treat a variety of conditions, both malignant and benign. Over the last few decades, technological innovation in medical imaging equipment and computers has helped tremendously in RT planning and delivery...."
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