2.2.3 Development of New Heavy-ion Radiotherapy Technology—Toward Upgrading Heavy-ion Radiotherapy—

Shirai Toshiyuki, Furukawa Takuji, Iwata Yoshiyuki

doi:10.3769/radioisotopes.68.197

2.2.3 Development of New Heavy-ion Radiotherapy Technology—Toward Upgrading Heavy-ion Radiotherapy—

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Shirai Toshiyuki

Department of Accelerator and Medical Physics, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology
Furukawa Takuji

Department of Accelerator and Medical Physics, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology
Iwata Yoshiyuki

Department of Accelerator and Medical Physics, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology

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2.2.3 次世代治療装置の研究開発—重粒子線治療の高度化を目指して—
次世代治療装置の研究開発 : 重粒子線治療の高度化を目指して
ジセダイチリョウソウチノケンキュウカイハツ : ジュウリュウシセンチリョウノコウドカオメザシテ

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Abstract

<p>Clinical studies conducted at National Institute of Radiological Sciences (NIRS) have demonstrated the therapeutic effect of carbon-ion radiotherapy. Still, making further improvements is an important mission of NIRS. We have, therefore, developed, since 2006, a fast 3D scanning irradiation device that compensates respiratory motion and daily motion of tumors. We have also constructed a rotating gantry using superconducting magnets capable of irradiating from all directions. Furthermore, we are conducting research concerning a compact and advanced heavy-ion radiotherapy device, which is called a quantum scalpel.</p>

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RADIOISOTOPES

RADIOISOTOPES 68 (4), 197-206, 2019-04-15

Japan Radioisotope Association

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