Wieszczycka Wioletta, Scharf Waldemar H. (eds.) Proton Radiotherapy Accelerators

World Scientific Publishing, 2001. — 342 p.Hadronic radiotherapy uses particle beams to treat tumors located near critical body structures and tumors that respond poorly to conventional photon and electron beam radiotherapy. Initial research in hadronic radiotherapy was performed using accelerators built for physics research. The good results of the proton and ion therapy programs have enhanced the tendency to use protontherapy as a routine method. There are about 20 working protontherapy facilities (first, second and third generation) and more than 30 centers are planned.This book presents the first comprehensive overview of the field with a discussion on the fundamental basis of particle physics and radiobiology, as well as review of clinical and technical specifications and designs for proton radiotherapy. In particular, the current designs of proton and heavy ion accelerators, beam delivery systems, gantries, beam monitoring and dosimetry systems, control and safety systems, patient positioning and immobilization devices, and ancillary treatment facilities are widely discussed.Physical and Radiobiological Properties of Hadrons
Status of Clinical Research in Protontherapy
Hadrontherapy Facilities World-Wide
Requirements for Hadrontherapy Centers
Protontherapy Accelerators
Beam Transport and Delivery Systems
Proton Gantries
Radiation Detectors
Treatment Ancillary Facilities
Control System of the Protontherapy Center
Shielding for Proton Facility
Global Costs and Financial Analysis of the Activities of the Proton Center
Proposal of a Dedicated Protontherapy Facility