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Boron Neutron Capture Therapy: A Technology-Driven Renaissance
Dandan Zheng1, Guang Han2, Olga Dona Maria Lemus3
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA.
Cancers
|February 13, 2026
Summary
Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is advancing rapidly with new boron drugs, neutron sources, and imaging. This targeted radiation therapy offers a promising new option for difficult-to-treat cancers.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Medical Physics
Background:
- Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is a binary targeted radiation modality.
- Early BNCT attempts were limited by inadequate boron delivery agents and neutron sources.
- Recent technological advancements have revitalized BNCT, making it clinically viable.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the recent advancements and resurgence of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT).
- To highlight the key technological innovations enabling modern BNCT.
- To discuss the expanding clinical applications and future potential of BNCT.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent technological breakthroughs in boron delivery systems (compounds, nanoparticles).
- Analysis of advancements in accelerator-based neutron sources and theranostic approaches (PET, MRI).
- Examination of AI-driven biodistribution modeling for personalized treatment planning.
Main Results:
- BNCT now utilizes hospital-compatible accelerators and next-generation boron delivery systems.
- Advanced theranostics and AI modeling support personalized treatment planning and patient selection.
- Regulatory approvals and clinical programs are expanding globally, particularly in Asia.
Conclusions:
- BNCT has transitioned into a commercially supported therapeutic platform with significant industrial backing.
- Its unique hybrid nature combines targeted therapy with controllable external beam radiation.
- BNCT shows promise for various challenging malignancies and is poised to be a transformative modality in precision oncology.
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