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Proton therapy.

Alfred R Smith1

  • 1University of Texas, M D Anderson Proton Therapy Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Physics in Medicine and Biology
|June 23, 2006
PubMed
Summary
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Proton therapy is gaining interest in radiation oncology, with significant growth expected in treatment facilities. This review covers personal experiences with proton therapy in the United States.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Proton therapy is a growing field within radiation oncology.
  • Significant expansion of proton treatment facilities is anticipated in the coming decade.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical review of proton therapy.
  • To share personal experiences and insights from the United States.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review based on personal experiences.
  • Focus on developments within the United States.

Main Results:

  • Proton therapy has garnered considerable interest in the radiation oncology community.
  • Personal experiences shape the historical perspective presented.

Conclusions:

  • Proton therapy is poised for substantial growth.
  • The review offers a US-centric historical overview, acknowledging limitations in scope.