Author : ICRP
Publisher : Sage Publications Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781529700756
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis ICRP Publication 140 by : ICRP
Download or read book ICRP Publication 140 written by ICRP and published by Sage Publications Limited. This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radiopharmaceuticals are increasingly used for the treatment of various cancers with novel radionuclides, compounds, tracer molecules, and administration techniques. The goal of radiation therapy, including therapy with radiopharmaceuticals, is to optimise the relationship between tumour control probability and potential complications in normal organs and tissues. This report provides an overview of therapy procedures and a framework for calculating radiation doses for various treatment approaches.