Original scientific paper

Ions and ion accelerators for cancer treatment

Krsto Prelec ; Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, U. S. A.

Abstract

Energetic ions in the mass range up to neon may have important advantages in cancer treatment when compared to other, conventional types of radiation. This review will first consider radiobiological properties of several types of radiation (photons, electrons, protons and ions), pointing out to the relevant characteristics of ions compared to other types. Parameters of ion beams as required for cancer treatment will then be defined, followed by the review of the status of proton and ion therapy and clinical trials, and a description of operating and planned facilities. Finally, on the basis of existing experience and desired future performance, a possible design of such a facility will be suggested.

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Hrčak ID:

303798

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/303798

Publication date:

1.10.1997.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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