Neutron Capture Therapy

Neutron capture therapy (NCT) is based on the ability of the non-radioactive isotope boron-10 to capture thermal neutrons with very high probability and immediately to release heavy particles with a path length of one cell diameter, which in principle allows for tumor cell-selective high-LET particle radiotherapy. This book provides a comprehensive summary of the progress made in NCT in recent years. Individual sections cover all important aspects, including neutron sources, boron chemistry, drugs for NCT, dosimetry, and radiation biology. The use of NCT in a variety of malignancies and also some non-malignant diseases is extensively discussed. NCT is clearly shown to be a promising modality at the threshold of wider clinical application. All of the chapters are written by experienced specialists in language that will be readily understood by all participating disciplines.

• Boron
• Neutron Capture Therapy (NCT)
• Particle Therapy
• Radiation Oncology
• Targeted Therapies
• Radiaton Oncology

From the reviews:

“This book examines the principles and applications of neutron capture, a largely promising but as yet unproven radiotherapy. … Clinicians who have an active interest in neutron capture therapy are the intended audience.” (James G. Douglas, Doody’s Book Reviews, January, 2014)

• Zentrum für Konservative Onkologie, Klinik für Strahlentherapie, Univ.Klinikum Essen, Essen, Germany

  Wolfgang Sauerwein

• Philipps-University Marburg, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Marburg,, Marburg, Germany

  Andrea Wittig

• Joint Research Centre, Institute for Engergy, European Commission, LE Petten, Netherlands

  Raymond Moss

• , Department of Neurosurgery, Kagawa National Children's Hospital, Zentsuji, Japan

  Yoshinobu Nakagawa

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