Impact of Modern Low Dose Involved Site Radiation Therapy on Normal Tissue Toxicity in Cervicothoracic Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas: A Biophysical Study by Julian Roers, Daniel Rolf, Andrea Baehr, Christoph Pöttgen, Martina Stickan-Verfürth, Jan Siats, Dominik A. Hering, Christos Moustakis, Maximilian Grohmann, Michael Oertel, Uwe Haverkamp, Martin Stuschke, Beate Timmermann, Hans T. Eich, Gabriele Reinartz

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Proton beam therapy in non-small cell lung cancer: state of the art by Harada H, Murayama S

“…Hideyuki Harada, Shigeyuki Murayama Radiation and Proton Therapy Center, Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital, Nagaizumi, Shizuoka, Japan Abstract: This review summarizes the past and present status of proton beam therapy (PBT) for lung cancer. …”
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Simultaneous neutron and gamma imaging system for real time range and dose monitoring in Hadron Therapy and nuclear security applications by Lerendegui-Marco J., Balibrea-Correa J., Babiano-Suárez V., Caballero L., Domingo-Pardo C., Ladarescu I.

“…Last, it reviews the status of the development and first results of the promising performance of this device for PG imaging in proton therapy, based on MC simulations.…”
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COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROTON AND PHOTON THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH BRAIN TUMORS by V. A. Solodky, T. R. Izmailov, P. V. Polushkin

“…In this regard, the question of finding more adequate radiation therapy techniques remains relevant. photon radiation therapy is the standard method; however, considering dosimetric advantages of proton therapy over photon therapy, its widespread use can potentially lead to the increased overall survival, decreased number of late radiation-induced complications and improved quality of life in the post-radiation period. …”
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Alternating-gradient canted cosine theta superconducting magnets for future compact proton gantries by Weishi Wan, Lucas Brouwer, Shlomo Caspi, Soren Prestemon, Alexander Gerbershagen, Jacobus Maarten Schippers, David Robin

“…We present a design of superconducting magnets, optimized for application in a gantry for proton therapy. We have introduced a new magnet design concept, called an alternating-gradient canted cosine theta (AG-CCT) concept, which is compatible with an achromatic layout. …”
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Advances on inorganic scintillator-based optic fiber dosimeters by Liang Ding, Qiong Wu, Qun Wang, Yamei Li, Richard M. Perks, Liang Zhao

“…IOSFDs with different configurations are presented, and their use for dosimetry in X-ray RT, brachytherapy (BT), proton therapy (PT), and boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is reviewed. …”
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Biological Effectiveness of Accelerated Protons for Chromosome Exchanges by Kerry eGeorge

“…The implications of these results for space radiation protection and proton therapy are discussed.…”
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The Potential of Heavy-Ion Therapy to Improve Outcomes for Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by Stephen G. Chun, Timothy D. Solberg, David R. Grosshans, Quynh-Nhu Nguyen, Charles B. Simone, Radhe Mohan, Zhongxing Liao, Stephen M. Hahn, Joseph M. Herman, Steven J. Frank

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Modern Radiotherapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors by Nicholas J. DeNunzio, Torunn I. Yock

“…In this review, we discuss the physical basis of the most common RT modalities used to treat pediatric brain tumors (intensity modulated radiation therapy and proton therapy), the RT planning process, survival outcomes for several common pediatric malignant brain tumor histologies, RT-associated toxicities, and steps taken to mitigate the risk of acute and late effects from treatment.…”
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3D Proton Bragg Peak Visualization and Spot Shape Measurement with Polymer Gel Dosimeters by Libing Zhu, Manzhou Zhang, Xincheng Xiang, Xiangang Wang

“…We employed polymer gel dosimeters to measure the spot size and the scanning positions for the Shanghai Advanced Proton Therapy facility (SAPT). Polymer gel dosimeters (MAGAT-f and PAGAT) were utilized to measure the full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the beam spot at various depths on the basis of their MRI readouts. …”
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Dosimetry and radioprotection evaluations of very high energy electron beams by Thongchai A. M. Masilela, Rachel Delorme, Yolanda Prezado

“…Nevertheless, we concluded that configurations of VHEEs studied in this article are similar to conventional proton therapy treatments in terms of their neutron yield and ambient dose equivalent. …”
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Proton beam irradiation inhibits the migration of melanoma cells. by Katarzyna Jasińska-Konior, Katarzyna Pochylczuk, Elżbieta Czajka, Marta Michalik, Bożena Romanowska-Dixon, Jan Swakoń, Krystyna Urbańska, Martyna Elas

“…If confirmed, the change in the quality, but not in the number of colonies after proton beam irradiation might favor tumor growth inhibition after fractionated proton therapy.…”
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Head pleomorphic sarcoma showing murine double minute 2 amplification without a well‐differentiated liposarcoma component in a pediatric patient by Mitsuko Akaihata, Ikuko Takahashi, Yuko Kakuda, Takuya Kawata, Takashi Mukaigawa, Testuro Onitsuka, Shigeyuki Murayama, Yuji Ishida

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Neurocognitive Dysfunction in Brain Tumor Patients following Radiation Therapy: A Review of Biological Hypotheses, Current Treatment Outcomes, and Novel Therapeutic Strategies by Raj Singh

“…We also address novel treatment strategies aimed at minimizing neurocognitive delays such as hippocampal-sparing radiotherapy planning, intensive chemotherapy regimens, and the growing field of proton therapy. Possible molecular therapeutic targets are discussed as well as preclinical studies examining human embryonic and neural stem cell transplantations. …”
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Analytical investigation of magnetic field effects on Proton lateral deflection and penetrating depth in the water phantom: A relativistic approach by Mohammad Javad Tahmasebi Birgani, Nahid Chegeni, Mansour Zabihzadeh, Marziyeh Tahmasbi

“…Background: Integrated proton therapy - MRI systems are capable of delivering high doses to the target tissues near sensitive organs and achieve better therapeutic results; however, the applied magnetic field for imaging, influences the protons path, changes the penetration depth and deflects the particles, laterally, leading to dose distribution variations. …”
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Demonstration of Japanese radiographic examination codes in establishing typical values for a wide variety of general radiography examinations by Ayako Yagahara, Daisuke Ando, Makoto Oda

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Spectral analysis of integrated F-center feedback dosimeter by Schumaker, Daniel(Daniel C.)

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Development and Benchmarking of a Monte Carlo Dose Engine for Proton Radiation Therapy by Peter Lysakovski, Peter Lysakovski, Alfredo Ferrari, Thomas Tessonnier, Judith Besuglow, Judith Besuglow, Judith Besuglow, Judith Besuglow, Judith Besuglow, Benedikt Kopp, Stewart Mein, Stewart Mein, Stewart Mein, Stewart Mein, Thomas Haberer, Jürgen Debus, Jürgen Debus, Jürgen Debus, Andrea Mairani, Andrea Mairani, Andrea Mairani, Andrea Mairani

“…Here, the development and benchmarking of a novel MC dose engine, MonteRay, is presented for proton therapy aiming to support clinical activity at the Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy center (HIT) and the development of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)-guided particle therapy. …”
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MODELO COMPUTACIONAL Y VERIFICACIÓN EXPERIMENTAL DE RENDIMIENTOEN PROFUNDIDAD EN PROTONTERAPIA PARA GENERACIÓN DE SPREAD OUTBRAGG PEAK (SOBP) EN IRRADIACIONES INTRACRANEALES by C. Salinas Domján, D. Franco, M. Valente

“…This work reports on a computational modeling methodology through Monte Carlo simulations based on the FLUKAcode to describe the physical processes in proton therapy irradiations. The corresponding validation by comparisons with experimental data is shown and the SOBP generation procedure applied to intracranial irradiations is described. …”
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Non-Surgical Definitive Treatment for Operable Breast Cancer: Current Status and Future Prospects by Yuta Shibamoto, Seiya Takano

“…Non-surgical treatment of breast cancer is evolving steadily, with radiotherapy playing a major role. In the future, proton therapy with the ultra-high-dose-rate FLASH mode is expected to further improve outcomes.…”
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