Radiotherapy of Malignant Tumors: Photons or Protons? Part 1. Bragg Peak and the Brief Characteristics of a Proton Beam
https://doi.org/10.20862/0042-4676-2020-101-6-369-372
Abstract
About the Authors
G. A. Pan’shinRussian Federation
Georgiy A. Pan’shin, Dr. Med. Sc., Professor, Head of the Research Department of Radiotherapy Innovative Technologies and Chemoradiation Treatment of Malignant Tumors
ul. Profsoyuznaya, 86, Moscow, 117997
Z. S. Tsallagova
Russian Federation
Zemphira S. Tsallagova, Dr. Med. Sc., Professor, Scientific Secretary
ul. Profsoyuznaya, 86, Moscow, 117997
T. R. Izmailov
Russian Federation
Timur R. Izmailov, Dr. Med. Sc., Head of Radiotherapy Hospital
ul. Profsoyuznaya, 86, Moscow, 117997
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Review
For citations:
Pan’shin G.A., Tsallagova Z.S., Izmailov T.R. Radiotherapy of Malignant Tumors: Photons or Protons? Part 1. Bragg Peak and the Brief Characteristics of a Proton Beam. Journal of radiology and nuclear medicine. 2020;101(6):369-372. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20862/0042-4676-2020-101-6-369-372