Neutron Capture Therapy

Principles and Applications

Wolfgang A.G. Sauerwein, Andrea Wittig, Raymond Moss , Yoshinobu Nakagawa

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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
10 February 2015

Radiotherapy; Medical imaging

Neutron capture therapy (NCT) is based on the ability of the non-radioactive isotope boron-10 to capture thermal neutrons with very high probability and immediately to release heavy particles with a path length of one cell diameter, which in principle allows for tumor cell-selective high-LET particle radiotherapy. This book provides a comprehensive summary of the progress made in NCT in recent years. Individual sections cover all important aspects, including neutron sources, boron chemistry, drugs for NCT, dosimetry, and radiation biology. The use of NCT in a variety of malignancies and also some non-malignant diseases is extensively discussed. NCT is clearly shown to be a promising modality at the threshold of wider clinical application. All of the chapters are written by experienced specialists in language that will be readily understood by all participating disciplines.

Edited by: Wolfgang A.G. Sauerwein, Andrea Wittig, Raymond Moss, Yoshinobu Nakagawa
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: 2012 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 854g
ISBN: 9783642443077
ISBN 10: 3642443079
Pages: 554
Publication Date: 10 February 2015
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Neutron Capture Therapy: Principles and Applications

From the reviews: This book examines the principles and applications of neutron capture, a largely promising but as yet unproven radiotherapy. ... Clinicians who have an active interest in neutron capture therapy are the intended audience. (James G. Douglas, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2014)