Oxygen Depletion in Proton Spot Scanning: A Tool for Exploring the Conditions Needed for FLASH

FLASH radiotherapy is a rapidly developing field which promises improved normal tissue protection compared to conventional irradiation and no compromise on tumour control. The transient hypoxic state induced by the depletion of oxygen at high dose rates provides one possible explanation. However, st...

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Main Authors: Bethany C. Rothwell, Matthew Lowe, Norman F. Kirkby, Michael J. Merchant, Amy L. Chadwick, Ranald I. Mackay, Jolyon H. Hendry, Karen J. Kirkby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Radiation
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-592X/1/4/24