This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of major technical advances and
research findings in the field of brachytherapy. Especially research conducted on brachytherapy
in Japan has made tremendous strides offering readers valuable insights into new treatment
outcomes evidence and techniques. In the respective chapters each author elucidates
cutting-edge findings addressing both the basic and clinical aspects including the application
to various cancers and especially focusing on highly valuable data gleaned in Japan. As such
the book will benefit not only radiation oncologists but also basic researchers radiation
technologists medical physicists and members of medical staff who are involved in the
development and utilization of this advanced therapy.
