Ion Beam Therapy (IMAGE)

DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Ion Beam Therapy

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In many applications of ion-beam therapy, PET scans take too long to give a picture of whether the beam has accurately hit its target. Because gamma rays are emitted instantly when the beam interacts with tissue, gamma-ray imaging could indicate the precise location and dose while there's still time to adjust the treatment.

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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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