A method for in-vivo treatment plan verification of heavy-ion tumour therapy by positron emission tomography.
A method for in-vivo treatment plan verification of heavy-ion tumour therapy by positron emission tomography.
Hinz, R.; Byars, L.; Enghardt, W.; Hasch, B.-G.; Lauckner, K.; Pawelke, J.; Sobiella, M.
A method for controlling the quality of heavy ion tumour therapy by means of positron emission tomography is introduced. It registers the dynamic spatial distribution of beta+-emitters produced by nuclear fragmentation during the fractionated irradiations. It is non-invasive, needs no radioactive isotopes, is performed in-situ at the treatment place and provides a feedback for the therapist. Results of phantom experiments with 12C ion beams will be presented.
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Lecture (Conference)
Fifth Int. Conf. on Applications of Physics in Medicine and Biology, Trieste, Italy, 2-6 Sep, 1996
Physica Medica, Vol. XII, No. 3 (1996) 157 - Physica Medica, Vol. XIII, Supplement 1 (1997) 61-63
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Contribution to external collection
Fifth Int. Conf. on Applications of Physics in Medicine and Biology, Trieste, Italy, 2-6 Sep, 1996
Physica Medica, Vol. XII, No. 3 (1996) 157
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