Physical and Radiobiological Aspects ofπ~ Mesons in Radiotherapy

摘要

The object of radiation therapy is to sterilize all cancer cells in a tumor-suspected volume yet make it possible for the normal vital structures within that volume to survive and repopulate it. In addition, radiation damage to exposed normal tissues must be kept to a minimum. This paper discusses the application of π- mesons to these problems. The results of physical and radiobiological measurements of Π- mesons with reference to therapy, current plans for using π- mesons in therapy, and problems asso¬ciated with evaluating their potential are discussed.