[HTML][HTML] Secondary neutrons in proton and light ion beam therapy: a review of current status, needs and potential solutions
J Vedelago, S Schmidt, C Stengl, CP Karger… - Radiation …, 2024 - Elsevier
The advantages of proton and light ion beam therapy compared to conventional photon
radiation therapy are well-known, mainly thanks to the characteristic depth dose distribution …
radiation therapy are well-known, mainly thanks to the characteristic depth dose distribution …
A Monte Carlo study on the secondary neutron generation by oxygen ion beams for radiotherapy and its comparison to lighter ions
FA Geser, A Stabilini, JB Christensen… - Physics in Medicine …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Objective. To study the secondary neutrons generated by primary oxygen beams for cancer
treatment and compare the results to those from primary protons, helium, and carbon ions …
treatment and compare the results to those from primary protons, helium, and carbon ions …
A Monte Carlo approach for predictive tools in gamma irradiator: a review
This study investigates accurate dose mapping for gamma irradiators, particularly for broad-
beam radiation types. The main objectives are to identify the most suitable algorithm by …
beam radiation types. The main objectives are to identify the most suitable algorithm by …
A framework for in-field and out-of-field patient specific secondary cancer risk estimates from treatment plans using the TOPAS Monte Carlo system
Objective. To allow the estimation of secondary cancer risks from radiation therapy treatment
plans in a comprehensive and user-friendly Monte Carlo (MC) framework. Method. Patient …
plans in a comprehensive and user-friendly Monte Carlo (MC) framework. Method. Patient …
[HTML][HTML] Investigation of different target materials of medical linac on photon percentage depth-dose profiles: PHITS Monte Carlo study
CG Dalumpines, GF Peñonal, H Aringa… - Therapeutic Radiology …, 2024 - tro.amegroups.org
Background: X-ray testing has been widely employed for examining internal structures in
various fields since its discovery by Röntgen. Medical linear accelerators (linacs) are …
various fields since its discovery by Röntgen. Medical linear accelerators (linacs) are …