301. BNCT as a boost for fast neutron therapy?
- Author
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Lüdemann L, Matzen T, Schmidt R, and Scobel W
- Subjects
- Algorithms, Cell Survival radiation effects, Humans, Mathematics, Boron Neutron Capture Therapy, Fast Neutrons, Neoplasms radiotherapy, Radiotherapy, High-Energy methods
- Abstract
The thermal neutron flux in a fast neutron therapy treatment unit is measured by a small ionization chamber coated inside with boron (10B). These measurements are compared with calculations of the thermal neutron flux made by a pencil beam algorithm, which can be used as a first approximation for treatment therapy planning. The additional dose for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) as a boost in a 14 MeV neutron generator is calculated from the measured thermal neutron flux.
- Published
- 1996
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