Biomathematical Problems in Optimization of Cancer Radiotherapy / Edition 1

by A.Y. Yakovlev, L. Pavlova, L.G. Hanin

Overview

Biomathematical Problems in Optimization of Cancer Radiotherapy provides insight into the role of cell population heterogeneity in the optimal control of fractionated irradiation of tumors. The book emphasizes the mathematical modeling aspect of the problem and presents the state of the art in the stochastic description of irradiated cell survival. Some of the results are of general theoretical interest and can be applied to other areas of optimal control methodology. Detailed explanations of all mathematical statements are provided throughout the text. The book is excellent for biomathematicians, radiotherapists, oncologists, health physicists, and other researchers and students interested in the topic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849386480
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/13/1993
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Yakovlev, A.Y.; Pavlova, L.; Hanin, L.G.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Mathematical Models of Irradiated Cell Survival. Theoretical Bounds for the Efficiency of Cancer Treatment. Optimal Fractionation Problem. Conclusion. Appendices. References. Subject Index.