Proton Therapy in Lower-Middle-Income Countries: From Facts and Reality to Desire, Challenges and Limitations

Around 50% of cancer patients will require radiotherapy (RT) and 10–15% of these patients could be eligible for proton beam radiotherapy (PBT). Dosimetric advantages are undeniable, mainly in pediatric and reirradiation scenarios. Though, PBT facilities are scarce worldwide and the IAEA has reported...

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Autores principales:	Álvarez, Sandra Ileana Pérez, Ruiz, Francisco Javier Lozano, Magos, Federico Maldonado, García, Aida Mota
Formato:	Capítulo de libro
Lenguaje:	inglés
Publicado:	IntechOpen 2021
Materias:	Health Sciences
Acceso en línea:	https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/75221
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