Published March 1988 | Version v1
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Fast neutron radiotherapy--an overview

Creators

  • 1. Univ. of Washington Hospital, Seattle (USA)

Description

Fast neutron radiotherapy has been employed worldwide in the last two decades in the treatment of a variety of advanced malignancies. The basic principles behind neutron treatment will be summarized in this article, along with results to date of a number of clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness and toxicity of neutron radiotherapy. 7 references

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Medical Dosimetry
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
1
Series
Med. Dosim.
Journal Page Range
19-21
ISSN
0739-0211
CODEN
MEDOE

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
21024137
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
FAST NEUTRONS; MAN; NEOPLASMS; RADIOTHERAPY; RBE; REVIEWS; TOXICITY
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BARYONS; DISEASES; DOCUMENT TYPES; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; HADRONS; MAMMALS; MEDICINE; NEUTRONS; NUCLEONS; PRIMATES; THERAPY; VERTEBRATES