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CF-252 neutron brachytherapy: An advance for bulky localized cancer therapy

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OSTI ID:6697389
This book reviews the subject of neutron therapy for lung cancer. Topics considered include historical aspects; physical considerations; basic radiobiology; in vivo tumor and clinical studies; clinical trials at Lexington, Kentucky; world wide experience with Cf-252; tumor to normal tissue advantage; radiation safety in neutron brachytherapy; and prospectus for Cf-252 cancer therapy.
OSTI ID:
6697389
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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