Proton and carbon ion radiotherapy for primary brain tumors delivered with active raster scanning at the Heidelberg Ion Therapy Center (HIT): early treatment results and study concepts

Proton and carbon ion radiotherapy for primary brain tumors delivered with active raster scanning at the Heidelberg Ion Therapy Center (HIT): early treatment results and study concepts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Particle irradiation was established at the University of Heidelberg 2 years ago. To date, more than 400 patients have been treated including patients with primary brain tumors. In malignant glioma (WHO IV) patients, two clinical tri...

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Main Authors: Rieken Stefan, Habermehl Daniel, Haberer Thomas, Jaekel Oliver, Debus Jürgen, Combs Stephanie E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Glioma
Meningioma
Particle therapy
Toxicity
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/41

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