External beam therapy /  [electronic resource] 
Peter Hoskin. 
 - 3 ed. 
 - 1 online resource :  illustrations (black and white, and colour). 
 - Radiotherapy in practice Oxford medicine online .
 - Radiotherapy in practice. Oxford medicine online. .
<br/><br/> This edition previously issued in print: 2019. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> External beam therapy is used to aim highly focused beams of radiation at the edges of the site where cancer is found. The goal is to destroy any abnormal cells and prevent the growth or regrowth of the tumour. This text provides practical guidance on its use, including indications, treatment and planning. 
<br/><br/> Specialized. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780191828881 (ebook) :  No price 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Cancer--Radiotherapy.<br/>Particle beams--Therapeutic use.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC271.R3 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.9940642