Applications of the Accelerator Driven Neutron Source
Medical Application (Boron Neutron Capture Therapy)
2017 Volume 13 Issue 4 Pages 253-258
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2017 Volume 13 Issue 4 Pages 253-258
In recent years, boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) as a radiotherapy with neutron has attracted attention by recent progress of technology for an accelerator. Several accelerator-based neutron sources for BNCT are being developed in the world. In particular, in Japan, clinical trials of BNCT are being already conducted in a hospital by using the cyclotron-based neutron source for BNCT. Furthermore, some linac-based BNCT devices by combining with different target system and proton energy have been produced, and preparations for clinical trials by using the devices are being progressed.
