Proton Beam Therapy
| Title: | Proton Beam Therapy |
|---|---|
| Description: | A computer generated image displays focused, positively charged atomic particles. Proton beam therapy uses protons to destroy cancer cells, rather than electrons which are used in traditional radiation therapy. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Test or Procedure -- Imaging Procedures Treatment -- Radiation Therapy |
| Type: | Color, Photo (JPEG format) |
| Source: | Dr. Michael Goitein. Massachusettes General Hospital |
| Creator: | Unknown Photographer |
| AV Number: | AV-8900-4144 |
| Date Created: | 1989 |
| Date Added: | January 1, 2001 |
| Reuse Restrictions: | None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above. |