How did the particle therapy grow from 2002 to 2010 in Japan?;Current Status of Proton and Carbon Ion Radiotherapy

In Japan, we have experienced the particle therapy for more than ten years. The Japan Clinical Study Group of Particle Therapy (JCPT) studied the achievements of the Japanese particle therapy from 2002 to 2010. Our study group covered the all Japanese particle therapy institutions. The aim of the paper is to disclose the status of the Japanese particle therapy and to analyze the change of the number of the therapy.
Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group Meeting ５０