Carbon-ion cancer therapy shows promise

Carbon-ion cancer therapy shows promise

Radiation-resistant tumors are targets for heavy-ion particles. But high capital costs have prevented construction of treatment facilities in the US.

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Veröffentlicht in:Physics today 2015-06, Vol.68 (6), p.24-25
1. Verfasser: Kramer, David
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
CAPITALIZED COST
Carbon
CARBON IONS
HEAVY IONS
NEOPLASMS
Protons
RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS
RADIOTHERAPY
Therapy
Tumors
USA
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Zusammenfassung:Radiation-resistant tumors are targets for heavy-ion particles. But high capital costs have prevented construction of treatment facilities in the US.
ISSN:0031-9228
1945-0699
DOI:10.1063/PT.3.2812