Washington and Leaver's Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy

**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles® in Radiologic Technology**<br> <br> Gain a meaningful foundation in radiation therapy with the only text that's written by radiation therapists! With its problem-based approach, <b>Washington and Leaver's</b> <b>Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, Sixth Edition,</b> helps you truly understand cancer management, improve clinical techniques, and apply complex concepts to treatment planning and delivery. Plus, with new artwork and up-to-date content that spans chemotherapy techniques, radiation safety, post-image manipulation techniques, and more; this sixth edition gives you all the tools you need to succeed in your coursework and beyond. <ul> <li><b>NEW! Considerations</b> explore how the radiation therapist role has changed due to the pandemic, the addition of remote work outside of administering treatment, and equipment changes</li> <li><b>NEW!</b> Information enhances coverage of <b>proton arc therapy (PAT) and artificial intelligence (AI)</b></li> <li><b>UPDATED!</b> <b>Expanded information on treatment setups for simulation procedures</b> offers additional guidance</li> <li><b>NEW! Updated artwork</b> throughout reflects modern radiation therapy practice</li> <li><b>Comprehensive radiation therapy coverage</b> includes a clear introduction and overview plus complete information on physics, simulation, and treatment planning</li> <li><b>Chapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries</b> in each chapter help you organize information and ensure you understand what is most important</li> <li><b>End-of-chapter questions and questions to ponder</b> provide opportunity for review and greater challenge</li> <li><b>Bolded and defined key terms</b> are highlighted at first mention in the text</li> <li><b><i>Spotlight</i> boxes</b> highlight essential concepts and important information as they appear in the chapters</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Considerations about how the role changed because of pandemic, addition of remote work outside of administering treatment, changes to equipment</li> <li>Updating MRI</li> <li>Operational Issues Course</li> <li>Updated! Management for Radiation Therapists</li> </ul>