Carbon-ion cancer therapy shows promise
Radiation-resistant tumors are targets for heavy-ion particles. But high capital costs have prevented construction of treatment facilities in the US.
- OSTI ID:
- 22410518
- Journal Information:
- Physics Today, Vol. 68, Issue 6; Other Information: (c) 2015 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0031-9228
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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