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This book is a comprehensive review and study aid for radiation therapists. Organized in a question-and-answer format, it present clinical features and principles of treatment. Topics include radiation therapy physics, radiobiology, treatment and simulation equipment, principles of patient care, clinical components of cancer care, and cancers of the brain, head and neck region, and respiratory, digestive, urinary, and male and female reproductive systems. It offers over 500 multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and rationales. Radiation Therapy Study Guide is a valuable resource for radiation therapists preparing for certification examinations as well as for practicing therapists in need of a review.

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Radiation Physics
Radiation Protection and Safety
Radiobiology
Treatment and Simulation Equipment
Quality Assurance
Simulation and Treatment Planning
Treatment Delivery
Principles of Patient Care
Professional Issues
Review of Pathophysiology
Clinical Components of Cancer Care
Cancers of the Brain and Central Nervous System
Cancers of the Head and Neck Region
Cancers of the Respiratory System
Cancers of the Digestive System
Cancers of the Urinary System
Cancers of the Male Reproductive System
Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
Oncology Review

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"This review and study aid uses a question and answer format to help prepare radiation therapy students for the credentialing examination. ... It is intended for students who are preparing to become registered radiation therapists. ... This is a quality book that will be used by many radiation therapy students as they prepare for the credentialing examination. With its quality questions and complete explanations, the book will benefit its readers." (Kyle Theine, Doody´s Book Reviews, April, 2016)

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Amy Heath, MS, RT(T)

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Madison, WI, USA



University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

LaCrosse, WI, USA

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