Introduction to the EC's Marie Curie Initial Training Network (MC-ITN) project: Particle Training Network for European Radiotherapy (PARTNER)

摘要

The unique properties of hadron beams raise new challenges for researchers and exciting training opportunities on novel applications. There is an ever-increasing need for precision when treating cancers in moving organs or very sensitive organs such as the brain-stem. Not only is precision important for accurate delivery but also the dispersion of beam-energy before and after hitting the tumour area is critical for improving the treatment (therapeutic ratio) and the resulting outcome. It should be noted that such an extensive collaboration, incorporating as many scientific and technological aspects and as much expertise as ENLIGHT [6] does, and consequently PARTNER does, is unique in the field of HT, not only in Europe but worldwide.