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Particle Beam Therapy
BNCT — Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
Cell-level selectivity, often a single session
BNCT — Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
A boron compound given intravenously accumulates selectively in tumor cells. The neutron b…
How does it work?
A boron compound given intravenously accumulates selectively in tumor cells. The neutron beam then triggers a microscopic reaction in the boron atoms, destroying only the tumor cells.
- Usually one session is enough
- Spares healthy tissue
- Osaka University clinical center
Who is it for?
- Inoperable or recurrent head & neck cancers
- Selected brain tumors and meningiomas
- Recurrence in a previously irradiated area
Brain TumorsRecurrent Head & NeckMeningioma
Treatment course
Usually a single session; about 1 week in Japan including preparation and planning.
After treatment
Discharge after short observation; response follow-up is planned with imaging.