New horizons in particle therapy systems

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Abstract

Particle therapy is rapidly expanding and claiming its position as the treatment modality of choice in teletherapy. However, the rate of expansion continues to be restricted by the size and cost of the associated particle therapy systems and their operation. Additional technical limitations such as dose delivery rate, treatment process efficiency, and achievement of superior dose conformity potentially hinder the complete fulfillment of the promise of particle therapy. These topics are explored in this review considering the current state of particle therapy systems and what improvements are required to overcome the current challenges. Beam production systems (accelerators), beam transport systems including gantries and beam delivery systems are addressed explicitly in these regards.

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