Proton beam therapy for ocular tumors, hemangiomas, and macular degeneration
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32005000044
English
Authors' objectives:
Proton beam therapy (PBT) is a form of external radiotherapy in which positively charged subatomic particles (protons) are precisely targeted to a specific tissue mass using a sophisticated stereotactic treatment planning and delivery system. The goal of proton beam therapy is to deliver a higher target dose with lower normal tissue exposure than is possible with conventional photon irradiation, thereby improving local control of tumors and reducing acute and late complications.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2004
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=2108
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Hemangioma
- Macular Degeneration
- Protons
- Eye Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
HAYES, Inc.
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