Ricerc@Sapienza

The use of C, He and O ions as projectiles in Particle Therapy (PT) treatments is getting more and more widespread as a consequence of their enhanced relative biological effectiveness and oxygen enhancement ratio, when compared to the protons one. The advantages related to the incoming radiation improved efficacy are requiring an accurate online monitor of the dose release spatial distribution.

The use of C, He and O as beam particles in Particle Therapy (PT) treatments is getting more and more widespread as a consequence of the enhanced relative biological effectiveness and oxygen enhancement ratio of such projectiles with respect to protons. The advantages in the tumor control probability, related to the improved efficacy of ions, are calling for an online monitor of the dose release spatial distribution. Such technology is currently missing in PT treatments clinical routine.