Perspectives for future tumor therapy

(GSI Helmholtzzentrum f ü r Schwerionenforschung GmbH) It could become a breakthrough for future tumor treatments with heavy ions and pave new ways: In the current experiment period FAIR-Phase 0, the GSI Helmholtzzentrum f ü r Schwerionenforschung and the future accelerator center FAIR succeeded in performing a carbon ion FLASH experiment for the first time. The scientists involved were able to achieve the very high dose rates required and to irradiate tumors.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news