Loading the tumor with 31P, 63Cu and 89Y provides an in vivo prompt gamma-based range verification for therapeutic protons

Introduction: The main rationale for using protons in cancer treatment is based on the highly conformal dose distribution and normal tissue spearing compared to conventional radiotherapy. The main limit of proton therapy is the particle range uncertainty due to patient setup, dose calculation and im...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Giorgio Cartechini, Elena Fogazzi, Shanyn-Dee Hart, Luna Pellegri, Marie Vanstalle, Michela Marafini, Chiara La Tessa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Physics
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2023.1071981/full