Comparison of cyclotron and synchrotron in particle therapy

Particle therapy utilizes high-energy protons and carbon ions to treat patients, leveraging their unique Bragg peak and superior relative biological effectiveness. This treatment modality shows great promise in improving disease cure rates and minimizing treatment side effects. However, its adoption...

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Main Authors: Xiao Mei, Liu Bing, Peng Jingyu, Li Mindi, Xie Shuqing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:Visualized Cancer Medicine
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Online Access:https://vcm.edpsciences.org/articles/vcm/full_html/2024/01/vcm20240003/vcm20240003.html