Washington and Leaver have written the only comprehensive text for radiation therapy students by radiation therapists. Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy is designed to help the student understand cancer management, improve clinical techniques for delivering doses of radiation, and apply complex concepts to treatment planning and delivery. This edition features enhanced learning tools and thoroughly updated content, including three new chapters of increasingly important technologies and practices. The up-to-date and authoritative coverage of this text make it a valuable resource

• Complete coverage of radiation therapy provides all introductory content plus the full scope of information on physics, simulation, and treatment planning.
• This popular and well-reviewed text continues to be regarded by many radiation therapy professionals as a strong, comprehensive, and authoritative source, known as the "Purple Book".
• Contributions from a broad range of practitioners bring you the expertise of radiation therapists, physicians, nurses, administrators, and educators who are part of cancer management teams.
• New chapters on image guided radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and CT simulation were added to the 3rd edition.
• Objectives, bulleted summaries, and spotlights join an already impressive list of pedagogical features including chapter outlines, key terms, review questions with answers, critical thinking questions, and a complete, updated glossary.
• Color inserts show significant procedures and imaging technologies clearly.