Proton therapy in ophthalmology: status report and problems encountered

Bull Cancer Radiother. 1996:83 Suppl:215s-8s. doi: 10.1016/0924-4212(96)84916-4.

Abstract

The proton therapy facility of the Centre Antoine-Lacassagne in Nice began treatment of ocular tumors in June 1991. Up to October 1995, a total number of 600 patients were treated. An overview of the cases treated during the first 4 years of activity is given and the main problems encountered in the field, possibly interacting with the accuracy and reliability of the dose distribution, are listed.

MeSH terms

  • Cyclotrons
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Eye Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / radiotherapy
  • Protons*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy / methods*
  • Uveal Neoplasms / radiotherapy

Substances

  • Protons