For novice and experienced oncologists, physicians, and dosimetrists, discusses the clinical, physical, and technical aspect of planning radiation treatment now that computer technology and medical imaging has made it a process in which imaging scanners are used to define target volume, simulations to outline treatment volumes, and computer to select optimal beam arrangements. Focuses on the application of physical and clinical concepts to solve planning problems routinely encountered in the clinic. Does not cover basic and physics or basic radiation oncology. Includes 11 pages of color plates. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.