Published October 2002 | Version v1
Journal article

Heavy-ion radiotherapy

Creators

  • 1. National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Dept. of Accelerator Physics and Engineering, Anagawa, Chiba (Japan)

Description

Clinical trail of the carbon-ion radiotherapy at HIMAC (Heavy Ion Medical Accelerator in Chiba) was started at June 1994, and about 1300 patients have been treated until August 2002. Excellent clinical results are accumulated with high tumor control and less normal tissue morbidity. In this report, I review a historical progress of heavy-ion radiotherapy and introduce physical and technical aspects in the treatment system of HIMAC. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Hoshasen
Journal Volume
28
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 295-306
ISSN
0285-3604

Optional Information

Notes
31 refs., 5 figs.