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Critical review, with an optimistic outlook, on Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT).

Authors :
Moss RL
Source :
Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine [Appl Radiat Isot] 2014 Jun; Vol. 88, pp. 2-11. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Dec 04.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The first BNCT trials took place in the USA in the early 1960's, yet BNCT is still far from mainstream medicine. Nonetheless, in recent years, reported results in the treatment of head and neck cancer and recurrent glioma, coupled with the progress in developing linear accelerators specifically for BNCT applications, have given some optimism to the future of BNCT. This article provides a brief reminder on the ups and downs of the history of BNCT and supports the view that controlled and prospective clinical trials with a modern design will make BNCT an evidence-based treatment modality within the coming decade.<br /> (© 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1872-9800
Volume :
88
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24355301
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2013.11.109