FLASH-RT represents a novel therapeutic radiation modality that holds remarkable potential for mitigating radiation therapy's adverse side effects. This cutting-edge technology allows for sparing healthy tissue while precisely targeting cancerous cells. This is possible by administering an ultra-high-dose-rate in less than a few hundred milliseconds. FLASH-RT has demonstrated impressive results in small-animal models, prompting scientists to adapt and advance existing technologies to make it a viable treatment option for humans. However, producing the ultra-high-dose-rate radiation required for the therapy remains a significant challenge. Several radiation sources, such as very high energy electrons (VHEEs), low energy electrons, x-rays, and protons, have been studied for their ability to deliver the necessary dose. Among them, FLASH-x-ray has gained the most attention owing to its capacity to penetrate deep-seated tumors. Despite the complexity of the process, the potential advantages of FLASH-RT made it an exciting area of research. To achieve the FLASH effect, high-frequency, pulsed irradiated accelerator technology can be employed. Sparing healthy tissue may allow for more aggressive and effective cancer treatments, leading to a better quality of life for patients. Ongoing research and development will be necessary to refine and optimize this approach to radiation therapy.
Язык оригиналаАнглийский
Номер статьиP02035
ЖурналJournal of Instrumentation
Том19
Номер выпуска02
DOI
СостояниеОпубликовано - 1 февр. 2024

    Предметные области WoS

  • Инструменты и их применение

    Предметные области ASJC Scopus

  • Mathematical Physics
  • Instrumentation

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