Title

Editorial: Exploring the Potential of Particle Radiotherapy: Helium, Neutrons, Carbon, and Other Heavy Ions.

Authors

Malouff, Timothy D.; Combs, Stephanie E.; Trifiletti, Daniel M.

Abstract

Fast Neutron Therapy Although not commonly used, fast neutron therapy is another area of interest, as neutrons have a high have a high LET and RBE despite not exhibiting a Bragg peak ([10]). Keywords: particle; carbon; helium; neutron; heavy ions; radiation EN particle carbon helium neutron heavy ions radiation 1 2 2 07/31/21 20210729 NES 210729 Overview Radiation therapy is a cornerstone modality in the treatment of malignant diseases.

Subjects

HEAVY ions; NEUTRONS; BORON-neutron capture therapy; LINEAR energy transfer; HELIUM

Publication

Frontiers in Oncology, 2021, Vol 11, p1

ISSN

2234-943X

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.3389/fonc.2021.740974