History and Overview of Proton Therapy

The use of proton therapy in oncology is not a new idea. The unique physical properties of protons and potential advantages in radiation therapy were initially recognized in the 1940s. Since the first patients were treated in the 1950s, technology and clinical applications have evolved as evidenced...

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Main Authors:	Elaimy, Ameer L., Ding, Linda, Bradford, Carla, Geng, Yansong, Bushe, Harry, Kuo, I-Lin, Fan, Yankhua, Liu, Fenhong, Khalifeh, Abdulnasser, Yu, Suhong, Saleeby, Jonathan, Shen, James, O’Connor, Kevin, Ulin, Kenneth
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English
Published:	IntechOpen 2021
Subjects:	Health Sciences
Online Access:	https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/74959
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