Frontiers in Neutron Capture Therapy: Volume 1

Frontiers in Neutron Capture Therapy contains current research results originally presented at the Eighth International Symposium on Neutron Capture Therapy for Cancer in La Jolla, CA. This comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed manuscripts is showcased in two volumes covering all aspects of the...

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Other Authors: Hawthorne, M. Frederick (Editor), Shelly, Kenneth (Editor), Wiersema, Richard J. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA Springer US 2001
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Online Access:UBR01
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Summary:Frontiers in Neutron Capture Therapy contains current research results originally presented at the Eighth International Symposium on Neutron Capture Therapy for Cancer in La Jolla, CA. This comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed manuscripts is showcased in two volumes covering all aspects of the development of this multidisciplinary approach to cancer therapy. Volume I of this work includes clinical results and current progress in treatment planning, neutron sources and dosimetry, while Volume II presents the synthesis, pharmacology and tissue-targeting design of boron compounds, including work on preclinical dosimetry and radiobiology. Intended for researchers and clinicians involved with or interested in new modes of cancer therapy, this volume will also serve as a useful guideline for scientists, students, and practitioners in the field
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (LV, 1467 p)
ISBN:9781461512851
DOI:10.1007/978-1-4615-1285-1