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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Accelerator Science

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  • Very high energy electron (VHEE) beams (50-400 MeV) offer deep penetration and sharp edges for radiotherapy.
  • VHEE therapy (VHEET) is a cost-effective alternative to photon and proton therapies, steerable with magnetic components.
  • Clinical VHEET requires advancements in accelerators, treatment planning, and validated protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent progress in VHEE therapy research, covering both conventional and FLASH modalities.
  • To analyze key aspects including dosimetric properties, radioprotection, accelerator technology, beam focusing, radiobiological effects, and clinical outcomes.
  • To evaluate initial in silico studies on VHEET coverage for various tumor sites.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent VHEE therapy research literature.
  • Analysis of dosimetric properties, accelerator technology, and radiobiological effects.
  • In silico study evaluation for tumor site coverage.

Main Results:

  • VHEE therapy shows promise for precise, cost-effective cancer treatment.
  • Integration of VHEE with FLASH radiotherapy (FLASH-VHEET) enhances normal tissue sparing.
  • Technological challenges remain for FLASH-VHEET, including time-dependent dose validation.
  • In silico studies indicate potential VHEET coverage across diverse tumor sites.

Conclusions:

  • VHEET is a developing radiotherapy modality with significant potential.
  • Further research and technological development are crucial for clinical implementation.
  • FLASH-VHEET presents a promising avenue for improved cancer treatment outcomes.