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Comparing the use of protons and carbon ions for treatment.

Authors :
Uhl M
Herfarth K
Debus J
Source :
Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.) [Cancer J] 2014 Nov-Dec; Vol. 20 (6), pp. 433-9.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Protons and carbon ions currently are the most used charged-particle therapies in the cancer treatment of humans. This review summarizes the physical and biological differences and their impact on clinical use. Furthermore, published data in the treatment of several tumor entities and the use of protons and carbon ions are collected and discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1540-336X
Volume :
20
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25415691
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/PPO.0000000000000078