Particle therapy at the Heidelberg Ion Therapy Center (HIT) – Integrated research-driven university-hospital-based radiation oncology service in Heidelberg, Germany

Particle therapy at the Heidelberg Ion Therapy Center (HIT) – Integrated research-driven university-hospital-based radiation oncology service in Heidelberg, Germany

Abstract The Heidelberg Ion Therapy Center (HIT) offers treatment of particle therapy with variety of ion species for over 1300 patients yearly. In November 2009, patient treatment has begun. The aim of the center is to provide high-end radiotherapy, and to define the role of particle therapy throug...

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Veröffentlicht in:Radiotherapy and oncology 2010-04, Vol.95 (1), p.41-44
Hauptverfasser: Combs, Stephanie E, Jäkel, Oliver, Haberer, Thomas, Debus, Jürgen
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Carbon
Clinical trials
Elementary Particles - therapeutic use
Gantry
Heavy Ions - therapeutic use
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
Hospitals, University
Humans
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Particle therapy
Protons - therapeutic use
RBE
Relative Biological Effectiveness
Synchrotron
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract The Heidelberg Ion Therapy Center (HIT) offers treatment of particle therapy with variety of ion species for over 1300 patients yearly. In November 2009, patient treatment has begun. The aim of the center is to provide high-end radiotherapy, and to define the role of particle therapy through clinical trials.
ISSN:0167-8140
1879-0887
DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2010.02.016