Radiation biology in cancer research

This book contains the proceedings of a symposium held in February and March 1979. The publication of the book in early 1980 represents a timely appearance of the 40 scientific presentations and conference summary from a rather large meeting. The papers are organized into six categories ranging from basic biophysics of radiation damage to new methods and combinations in radiation therapy of human malignancies. This organization, going from the basic mechanisms of radiation damage to new therapy applications, is a logical one, and the relatively large emphasis on papers in the first category is a refreshing change for a symposium of this sort. The quality of editing, production, and illustrations is high.