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Hello, I am starting a radiotherapy course and wanted to find what books people recommended and what editions also, any help would be much appreciated.
There are several books that are commonly recommended for students starting a Radiotherapy course. Some of the most popular books include:

"Radiation Oncology: A Physicist's-Eye View" by John R. Cunningham, published by Cambridge University Press. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the physics and technology used in radiotherapy.

"Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology" by Edward C. Halperin, David E. Wazer, and Joel E. Tepper, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book is widely used as a textbook for radiotherapy courses and provides detailed information on the principles and practice of radiation oncology.

"Radiation Oncology: Rationale, Technique, Results" by J. M. van der Kogel, published by Springer. This book provides a detailed overview of the techniques and technology used in radiotherapy, including the latest developments in the field.

"Radiobiology for the Radiologist" by Eric J. Hall and Amato J. Giaccia, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book is a classic text in the field of radiobiology and provides an in-depth look at the biological effects of ionizing radiation.

It's important to note that when looking for books for your radiotherapy course, you should check the course syllabus and recommended readings list provided by your instructor to ensure that you are getting the most relevant and up-to-date information. It's also worth checking the edition of the books, as some of them may have been updated and the latest edition might be more relevant to your course.

It's also good to check online reviews and ratings of the books, as well as consult with your peers and senior students to get more information and guidance.
Walter and Millers Textbook of Radiotherapy is the main textbook, and covers most things you need to know, apart from anatomy.
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I agree with Walter and Millers, it will really help with academic work.

I would also like to add 'Radiotherapy Student Book' on Amazon, to the list. It got me through placement.

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