topic:"Radiation" found 33 records - BC Cancer Agency Library

Acute and long-term side-effects of radiotherapy : biological basis and clinical relevance

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New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 1993.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ206 RE34 1993 v.130

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Editor: Hinkelbein, Wolfgang

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer-Verlag

Publication Date: 1993

Series: Recent results in cancer research 130

Subjects: Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Radiation Injuries; Radiation Effects

ISBN: 0387564071

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ206 RE34 1993 v.130

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Atoms, radiation, and radiation protection

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Turner, James E. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH , 2007. 3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.

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Author: Turner, James E

Edition: 3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.

Place of Publication: Weinheim

Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Publication Date: 2007

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Physics textbook

Subjects: Nuclear Energy; Radiation Effects; Radiation Protection; Radiometry

ISBN: 9783527406067

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Clinical radiotherapy physics

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Jayaraman, Subramania, Lanzl, Lawrence H, Lanzl, Elisabeth F. Berlin ; New York: Springer , c2004. 2nd ed.

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Call Number: WN250 J42c 2004

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Author: Jayaraman, Subramania; Lanzl, Lawrence H; Lanzl, Elisabeth F

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Berlin ; New York

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: c2004

Physical Description: xxii, 523 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Radiotherapy; Physics; Radiation, Ionizing; Radiometry

ISBN: 3540402845 (alk. paper)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WN250 J42c 2004

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Essentials of nuclear medicine physics, instrumentation, and radiation biology

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Powsner, Rachel A., Palmer, Matthew R., Powsner, Edward R. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell , 2021. 4th ed.

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Clear and simple guidance with excellent illustrations and examples . New chapter on basic MRI physics and instrumentation. New and refreshed discussions of the very latest technological advances in PET-MRI/SPECT/CT. Fully revised throughout.-- Provided by publisher.

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Author: Powsner, Rachel A.; Palmer, Matthew R.; Powsner, Edward R.

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Hoboken, NJ

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2021

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Nuclear Medicine; Nuclear Medicine - instrumentation; Nuclear Physics; Radiation, Ionizing; Radiation Effects; Radioactive Hazard Release - prevention & control

Abstract: Clear and simple guidance with excellent illustrations and examples . New chapter on basic MRI physics and instrumentation. New and refreshed discussions of the very latest technological advances in PET-MRI/SPECT/CT. Fully revised throughout.-- Provided by publisher.

Notes: Preceded by: Essentials of nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation / Rachel A. Powsner, Matthew R. Palmer, Edward R. Powsner. 3rd edi., 2013.

ISBN: 9781119621003; 9781119620990

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

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Exposure metrics and dosimetry for EMF epidemiology : proceedings of an International workshop, National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, UK, September 7-9 1998

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National Radiological Protection Board. [United Kingdom]: Nuclear Technology Publishing , 1999.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QT34.8 R129 1999

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Alternate Title: EMF epidemiology

Corporate Author: National Radiological Protection Board

Editor: McKinlay, A.F; Repacholi, M.H.

Place of Publication: [United Kingdom]

Publisher: Nuclear Technology Publishing

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: x, 194 p. :ill. ; 25 cm.

Series: Radiation protection dosimetry, Vol. 83: Nos. 1-2.

Subjects: Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects; Neoplasms - etiology; Radiometry; Radiation Exposure - prevention & control; Radiation Dosage; Radiation Monitoring; Epidemiology; Congresses

ISBN: 1870965612

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QT34.8 R129 1999

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Extremely low frequency fields

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World Health Organization, International Labour Organization, International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2007.

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Call Number: QT34 E96 2007

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Corporate Author: World Health Organization; International Labour Organization; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

Place of Publication: Geneva

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: xxiv, 519 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series: Environmental health criteria series 238

Subjects: Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects; Radiation Effects; Risk Assessment; Environmental Exposure

ISBN: 978924572385

ISSN: 0250-863X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QT34 E96 2007

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Guidance for emergency response dosimetry recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2017.

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Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Metho…

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 1 online resource

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 179

Subjects: Radiometry; Disaster Planning; Radiation Protection; Emergency Medical Services - organization & administration

Abstract: Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Methods of Dose Determination and Estimation: Operational -- 4.1 Framework and Situational Description -- 4.2 Measurements with Limited Resources -- 4.3 Categories of Radiation Equipment -- 4.3.1 Instrument Types -- 4.3.2 Instrument Radiological Quantities -- 4.3.3 Applicable ANSI Standards -- 4.3.4 Operational Ranges of Existing Equipment -- 4.4 Mission Applicability -- 4.4.1 Handheld Survey Meter -- 4.4.2 Aerial Measurements -- 4.4.3 Large Mobile and Transportable Radiation Detectors -- 4.4.4 Radiation Portal Monitors and Fixed Detector Networks -- 4.5 Data Aggregation -- 5. Recording, Tracking and Communicating Dosimetry Results -- 5.1 Emergency Worker Dosimetry Recordkeeping -- 5.2 Dose Tracking and Communication with the Incident Command System -- 5.3 Communicating Radiation Dose -- 5.3.1 Communicating Dose to Emergency Workers -- 5.3.2 Additional Audiences -- 5.3.3 Challenges in Communicating Radiation Dose -- 6. Recommendations for Response Organization's Radiological Capability -- 6.1 Objective -- 6.2 Capability Recommendations -- 6.2.1 Basic Level Capability -- 6.2.2 Intermediate Level Capability -- 6.2.3 Advanced Level Capability -- 6.3 On-Scene Functional Capability -- 7. Status of Emergency Workers with Regulations and Guidance -- 7.1 NRC Regulations -- 7.2 DOE Regulations -- 7.3 OSHA Regulations -- 7.4 EPA Regulations -- 7.5 PAG Manual -- 7.6 IAEA Guidance -- 7.7 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Emergency Worker Dosimetry -- 8. Data Needs for Dose Reconstruction -- 8.1 Dose Reconstruction; 8.2 Fundamental Elements -- 8.2.1 Source Term -- 8.2.2 Environmental Transport -- 8.2.3 Receptor Definition -- 8.2.4 Exposure Scenario -- 8.2.5 Calculation of Dose -- 8.3 Key Issues -- 8.3.1 Dose Endpoint Identification -- 8.3.2 Model Domain -- 8.3.3 Data Sources -- 8.3.4 Uncertainty -- 8.3.5 Lessons from Previous Dose Reconstructions -- 9. Conclusion -- Appendix A. Units ConversionTable -- Appendix B. Excerpts from Previous NCRP Publications -- B.1 Report No. 138 (NCRP, 2001) -- B.2 Commentary No. 19 (NCRP, 2005) -- B.3 Report No. 165 (NCRP, 2010) -- Appendix C. Biodosimetry -- Appendix D. Example of a Robust Emergency Response Dosimetry Program -- D.1 Equipment -- D.1.1 Dosimeter Kit -- D.1.2 Dose Assessment Kit -- D.1.3 Surrogate Control Passive Dosimeter Kit -- D.2 Personnel and Procedures -- D.2.1 First Responding Personnel -- D.2.2 Dose Assessment Unit -- D.3 Challenges of a Robust Dosimetry Program -- D.4 Contingencies Jurisdictions -- Appendix E Placing Doses in Perspective -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff -- The NCRP -- Officers -- Members.

Notes: Title page: Oct 2, 2017

ISBN: 9780913392133; 9780913392102

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Handbook of radiotherapy physics : theory and practice

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New York, NY: Taylor & Francis , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN250 H236 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Editor: Mayles, P; Nahum, A; Rosenwald, J. C

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 1432 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Radiotherapy - methods; Radiation Dosage; Radiation Effects

ISBN: 9780750308601; 0750308605

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WN250 H236 2007

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Health risks from exposure to low levels of ionizing radiation : BEIR VII Phase 2

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National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Level of Ionizing Radiation. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2006.

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Call Number: WN620 N277 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: BEIR 7, phase 2

Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Level of Ionizing Radiation

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xvi, 406 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Radiation, Ionizing; Radiation Effects; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; Risk Assessment

ISBN: 9780309091565

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN620 N277 2006

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Human radiation injury

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Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2011.

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Editor: Shrieve, Dennis; Loeffler, Jay S

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publication Date: 2011

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Radiation Injuries - pathology; Radiation Injuries - therapy; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Radiation Effects

ISBN: 9781605470115; 1605470112

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

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Human radiation injury

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Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2011.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN620 H918 2011

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Editor: Shrieve, Dennis C; Loeffler, Jay S

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xv, 533 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Radiation Injuries - pathology; Radiation Injuries - therapy; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; Radiation Effects

ISBN: 9781605470115; 1605470112

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN620 H918 2011

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Introduction to radiobiology

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Nias, A.H.W. [Toronto, ON]: John Wiley & Sons , 1998. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WN610 N577i 1998

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Author: Nias, A.H.W

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Radiobiology; Radiation Effects

ISBN: 471975907

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN610 N577i 1998

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Measurement of absorbed dose in a phantom irradiated by a single beam of X or gamma rays

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International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements. Washington, DC: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements , 1973.

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Call Number: WN650 I61 1973 v.23

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements

Publication Date: 1973

Series: ICRU report 23

Subjects: Radiometry; Radiotherapy Dosage; Dose-Response Relationship Radiation

ISBN: 0913394165

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 I61 1973 v.23

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Medical effects of ionizing radiation

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Mettler, Fred A, Upton, Arthur C. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier , 2008. 3rd ed.

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Call Number: WN620 M595m 2008

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Basic radiation physics, chemistry, and biology; Sources of radiation exposure; Effects on genetic material; Cancer induction and dose-response models; Carcinogenesis of specific organ sites; Deterministic effects of radiation; Effects of radiation in combination with other agents; Radiation exposu…

Author: Mettler, Fred A; Upton, Arthur C

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Saunders Elsevier

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xvii, 564 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Radiation Effects; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; Radiation, Ionizing

Abstract: Basic radiation physics, chemistry, and biology; Sources of radiation exposure; Effects on genetic material; Cancer induction and dose-response models; Carcinogenesis of specific organ sites; Deterministic effects of radiation; Effects of radiation in combination with other agents; Radiation exposure in utero; Uranium, plutonium, and radium; Attribution of radiation effects and probability of causation in a specific individual; Perception of radiation and psychological effects; Hormesis

ISBN: 9780721602004; 0721602002

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN620 M595m 2008

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Multiple exposures : chronicles of the radiation age

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Caufield, Catherine. [Toronto, ON]: Stoddart Publishing , 1988.

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Call Number: WN250 C371 1988

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Author: Caufield, Catherine

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Stoddart Publishing

Publication Date: 1988

Subjects: Radiation - adverse effects; Radiation Effects

ISBN: 773722750

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN250 C371 1988

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Normal tissue reactions in radiotherapy and oncology

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New York, NY: Karger , 2002.

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Call Number: QZ269 FR935 2002 v.37

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Alternate Title: Normal tissue reactions in radiotherapy and oncology : international symposium, Marburg, Germany, April 14-15, 2000

Editor: Dorr, Wolfgang; Engenhart-Cabillic, Rita; Zimmermann, Jorg S

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Karger

Publication Date: 2002

Series: Frontiers of radiation therapy and oncology 37

Subjects: Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiation Effects

ISBN: 3805572840

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ269 FR935 2002 v.37

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Population monitoring and radionuclide decorporation following a radiological or nuclear incident

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2011.

Audience: Professional

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2011

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 166; Ebrary books

Subjects: Radiation Effects; Radiation Monitoring - methods; Disaster Planning; Radioactive Hazard Release; Triage; Decontamination - methods; Practice Guideline

ISBN: 9780982384374

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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