Handbook of Radiotherapy Planning: Core Skills and Practical Considerations (Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy)

The Handbook of Radiotherapy Planning covers essential concepts and practical considerations for achieving high-quality external beam radiotherapy plans. Edited by recognized experts and authored by highly skilled planners, this concise guide emphasizes plan quality as a critical clinical skill. It bridges the gap between standard reference materials and day-to-day clinical practice by providing anatomical site-specific guidelines, planning tips, real world examples, and advanced topics.

Each chapter highlights decision-making processes, common pitfalls, and techniques to improve consistency and quality across a variety of disease sites and treatment approaches. The book fosters collaborative workflows and promotes a deeper understanding of treatment planning beyond minimum standards.

This book is intended for physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation oncologists who seek practical and high-yield guidance in radiotherapy planning, particularly those building their skills early in their careers.

Minsun Kim is Professor of Medical Physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Washington.

Mu-Han Lin is Professor of Medical Physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern (Texas).