Published March 1992 | Version v1
Journal article

Progress of boron neutron capture therapy for tumors

  • 1. Academia Sinica, Beijing, BJ (China). Inst. of Atomic Energy

Description

The author presents an over view of the history, present status and future trends of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for tumors. The basic mechanism for the BNCT and neutron source installation are described, with illustrative figures for reference

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 87-92.
ISSN
0258-0918
CODEN
HYGODG

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
24038320
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BORON; CAPTURE; IRRADIATION DEVICES; NEOPLASMS; NEUTRON SOURCES; RADIOTHERAPY
Descriptors DEC
DISEASES; ELEMENTS; MEDICINE; PARTICLE SOURCES; RADIATION SOURCES; SEMIMETALS; THERAPY