This book provides a detailed, up-to-date account of the basics, the technology, and the clinical use of ion beams for radiation therapy. Theoretical background, technical components, and patient treatment schemes are delineated by the leading experts.

Combines first-hand technical, biophysical, and clinical reviews on all aspects of ion beam therapy Comprises contributions from the leading academic institutions and leading industrial players in the field Contains a detailed description of a novel single-room ion beam facility Is a must for clinicians, accelerator and medical physicists, radiobiologists, educated patients, health economists, and members of regulatory bodies alike Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Ion Beam Therapy in Perspective.- Physical and Biological Aspects.- Models and Preclinical Studies.- Clinical Results and Indications.- Beam Preparation and Control.- Patient Positioning and Treatment Planning.- Individual Facilities and Management Issues.- Future Developments.