cover image - Washington & Leaver’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 6th Edition
ISBN: 9780443125478
Copyright: 2026
Publication Date: 03-20-2025
Page Count: 850
Imprint: Mosby
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Washington & Leaver’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 6th Edition

by Charles M. Washington, EdD, MBA, BS, RT(T), FASRT and Megan Trad, PhD, MSRS, RT(T), FASRT

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cover image - Washington & Leaver’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 6th Edition
ISBN: 9780443125478
Copyright: 2026
Publication Date: 03-20-2025
Page Count: 850
Imprint: Mosby
List Price: $225.99
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**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Radiologic Technology**

Gain a meaningful foundation in radiation therapy with the only text that’s written by radiation therapists! With its problem-based approach, Washington and Leaver’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, Sixth Edition, 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.
    • Considerations about how the role changed because of pandemic, addition of remote work outside of administering treatment, changes to equipment
    • Updating MRI
    • Operational Issues Course
    • Updated! Management for Radiation Therapists
    • NEW! Considerations explore how the radiation therapist role has changed due to the pandemic, the addition of remote work outside of administering treatment, and equipment changes
    • NEW! Information enhances coverage of proton arc therapy (PAT) and artificial intelligence (AI)
    • UPDATED! Expanded information on treatment setups for simulation procedures offers additional guidance
    • NEW! Updated artwork throughout reflects modern radiation therapy practice
    • Comprehensive radiation therapy coverage includes a clear introduction and overview plus complete information on physics, simulation, and treatment planning
    • Chapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries in each chapter help you organize information and ensure you understand what is most important
    • End-of-chapter questions and questions to ponder provide opportunity for review and greater challenge
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  • Section 1: Introduction
    1. Cancer: An Overview
    2. The Ethics and Legal Considerations of Cancer Management
    3. Patient Assessment
    4. Overview of Radiobiology
    5. Detection and Diagnosis
    6. Medical Imaging in Practice
    7. Treatment Delivery Equipment
    8. Treatment Procedures
    9. Infection Control in Radiation Oncology Facilities
    10. Infection Control: Health and Safety
    11. Pharmacology and Drug Administration

    Section 2: Physics, Simulation, and Treatment Planning
    12. Applied Mathematics Review
    13. Introduction to Radiation Therapy Physics
    14. Aspects of Brachytherapy
    15. Advanced Procedures
    16. Particle Therapy
    17. Radiation Safety and Protection
    18. Culture of Safety and Protection
    19. Quality Improvement in Radiation Oncology
    20. Surface and Sectional Anatomy
    21. Computed Tomography Simulation and Design
    22. Photon Dosimetry Concepts and Calculations
    23. Photon Dose Distributions
    24. Electronic Charting and Image Management

    Section 3: Practical Applications
    25. Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Sarcomas
    26. Leukemias and Lymphomas
    27. Endocrine System Tumors
    28. Respiratory System Tumors
    29. Head and Neck Cancers
    30. Central Nervous System Tumors
    31. Digestive System Tumors
    32. Gynecological Tumors
    33. Male Reproductive and Genitourinary Tumors
    34. Breast Cancer
    35. Pediatric Solid Tumors
    36. Skin Cancers and Melanoma
  • Charles M. Washington, EdD, MBA, BS, RT(T), FASRT, Senior Director, Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York and Megan Trad, PhD, MSRS, RT(T), FASRT, Chair & Professor, Radiation Therapy Program, College of Health Professions, Texas State University Round Rock Campus, Round Rock, Texas
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