Current status and future trends in particle therapy – lessons from an interdisciplinary workshop

ConclusionsParticle therapy is exponentially growing worldwide. While several clinical trials are now providing convincing evidence of the effectiveness of the treatment in tumor control and reduced toxicity, the technology remains expensive and the cost effectiveness is still under debate. The IAEA-CNAO workshop provided a clear picture of the state of the art and future prospective of this technology.
Source: Health and Technology - Category: Information Technology Source Type: research