Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology. Third Edition Faiz M. Khan and Bruce J. Gerbi Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; ISBN 978-1-60831-431-7; 773 pages; Hardback; £132.00

摘要

There are few texts that can rightly assert to be a gold standard but Khan and Gerbi's epic “Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology” is certainly a strong contender. This third edition is a timely revision boasting six new chapters and considerable updating throughout. The book's original strengths remain, however, an impressive array of eminent contributors, clear and thoroughly detailed explanation of all relevant theories and strong relevance to current clinical practice. As in previous editions there is impressive support from a comprehensive range of references and the text is complemented by clear and useful diagrams. The occasional typographical errors are perhaps forgivable in such a weighty volume but did distract from the flow somewhat. At the time of writing the online content was strangely not yet available but purports to include an image bank and an electronic version of the book. So what's new? In addition to the general updates, there are dedicated chapters on treatment simulation, electron and proton beam therapy, IGRT, stereotactic body radiotherapy and normal tissue tolerances.