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[Proton therapy in Japan].

Authors :
Schwartz LH
Tatsuzaki H
Source :
Bulletin du cancer. Radiotherapie : journal de la Societe francaise du cancer : organe de la societe francaise de radiotherapie oncologique [Bull Cancer Radiother] 1995; Vol. 82 (3), pp. 279-82.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Japan has the oldest experience in proton therapy outside the United States and Russia. The main treatment indications are hepatoma, lung and oesophageal carcinomas. The last center built in Chiba in the suburbs of Tokyo has two synchrotrons and three treatment rooms. Cost has been close to 2 billion French francs.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0924-4212
Volume :
82
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Bulletin du cancer. Radiotherapie : journal de la Societe francaise du cancer : organe de la societe francaise de radiotherapie oncologique
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8554877