Published March 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

Clinical application and results of neutron therapy

Creators

  • 1. Essen Univ. (Gesamthochschule) (Germany, F.R.). Radiologisches Zentrum

Description

After describing the theoretical advantages of neutron therapy the paper analyzes statistical data on recovery published by the world's biggest neutron therapy centers. In Essen the following cases have been treated: 50 tumours of the head and neck, 24 primary bone tumors and 70 sarcomas of soft tissues. The results do not significantly differ from those of photon therapy. (L.E.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Klinische Anwendung und Ergebnisse der Neutrontherapie

Publishing Information

Journal Title
ATOMKI (At. Kut. Intez.) Koezl.
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
1
Series
ATOMKI (At. Kut. Intez.) Koezl.
Journal Page Range
7-13
ISSN
0004-7155

Conference

Title
Symposium on fast neutron cancer therapy.
Dates
12 Oct 1981.
Place
Debrecen, Hungary.

INIS

Country of Publication
Hungary
Country of Input or Organization
Hungary
INIS RN
13678110
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
HEAD; NECK; NEOPLASMS; NEUTRON BEAMS; RADIOTHERAPY; SARCOMAS; STATISTICS
Descriptors DEC
BEAMS; BODY; BODY AREAS; DISEASES; MATHEMATICS; MEDICINE; NUCLEON BEAMS; PARTICLE BEAMS; THERAPY

Optional Information

Notes
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