Ionentherapie - ein Überblick
Background: Within the wide-ranging world of radiation therapy, particle therapy is a treatment option for specific indications; however, as it is not as commonly used as conventional radiotherapy with photons and so far only offered at a few centers, the possibilities, advantages and disadvantages...
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | German |
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11 June 2019
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Der Onkologe
Year: 2019, Volume: 25, Pages: 47-53 |
| ISSN: | 1433-0415 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00761-019-0605-2 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00761-019-0605-2
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| Author Notes: | Matthias Mattke, Jürgen Debus |
| Summary: | Background: Within the wide-ranging world of radiation therapy, particle therapy is a treatment option for specific indications; however, as it is not as commonly used as conventional radiotherapy with photons and so far only offered at a few centers, the possibilities, advantages and disadvantages are often not as present in the general conciousness as is the case with “established” forms of radiotherapy. Objective: This article provides information on the differences between particle and photon irradiation and gives an overview of some indications for particle therapy. Methods: This article is based on a selective literature search in PubMed on particle therapy.ResultsThere are an increasing number of indications for the use of particle therapy, accompanied by an improved body of evidence. Conclusion: Particle therapy has become an established therapeutic method with a growing number of indications. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 09.10.2019 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1433-0415 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00761-019-0605-2 |