[Hopes of high dose-rate radiotherapy]

Bull Cancer. 2017 Apr;104(4):380-384. doi: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2017.01.012. Epub 2017 Mar 7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

In this review, we present the synthesis of the newly acquired knowledge concerning high dose-rate irradiations and the hopes that these new radiotherapy modalities give rise to. The results were presented at a recent symposium on the subject.

Keywords: Atelier; Haut débit de dose; High dose-rate; Radiotherapy; Radiothérapie; Workshop.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Electrons / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Proton Therapy
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Radiotherapy / instrumentation
  • Radiotherapy / methods
  • Radiotherapy Dosage*

Substances

  • Protons