Neutrons against cancer

The review is devoted to the analysis and generalization of the research carried out during recent years in industrially advanced countries on the use of fast, epithermal, and thermal neutrons for therapy of malignant tumors. Basic facilities for neutron production used for cancer treatment are pres...

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Published inPhysics of particles and nuclei Vol. 45; no. 5; pp. 972 - 990
Main Authors Dovbnya, A. N., Kuplennikov, E. L., Kandybey, S. S., Krasiljnikov, V. V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Moscow Pleiades Publishing 01.09.2014
Subjects
CARBON IONS
NEOPLASMS
NEUTRON BEAMS
NEUTRON THERAPY
Particle and Nuclear Physics
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS
RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
THERMAL NEUTRONS
Fast Neutron
Linear Energy Transfer
Neutron Beam
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
Thermal Neutron
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Summary:The review is devoted to the analysis and generalization of the research carried out during recent years in industrially advanced countries on the use of fast, epithermal, and thermal neutrons for therapy of malignant tumors. Basic facilities for neutron production used for cancer treatment are presented. Optimal parameters of therapeutic beams are described. Techniques using neutrons of different energy regions are discussed. Results and medical treatment efficiency are given. Comparison of the current state of neutron therapy of tumors and alternative treatments with beams of protons and carbon ions has been conducted. Main attention is given to the possibility of the practical use of accumulated experience of application of neutron beams for cancer therapy.
ISSN:1063-7796
1531-8559
DOI:10.1134/S1063779614050049