Handbook of Radioembolization

Physics, Biology, Nuclear Medicine, and Imaging

• Author(s): Alexander S. Pasciak, PhD., Yong Bradley, MD., J. Mark McKinney, MD.,
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Pages: 348
• ISBN_10: 1498742025
  ISBN_13: 9781498742023
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Science / Physics / General , Technology & Engineering / Biomedical , Medical / Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine , Technology & Engineering / Environmental / General , Medical / General , Science / Life Sciences / General , Science / Life Sciences / Biophysics , Medical / Allied Health Services / Imaging Technologies ,

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Radioembolization is a widely used treatment for non-resectable primary and secondary liver cancer. This handbook addresses the radiation biology, physics, nuclear medicine, and imaging for radioembolization using Yttrium-90 (90Y) microspheres, in addition to discussing aspects related to interventional radiology. The contents reflect on and off-label treatment indications, dose-response relationships, treatment-planning, therapy optimization, radiation safety, imaging follow-up and many other facets of this therapy necessary for both novice and advanced users alike.