Medical activities in CLEAR: studies towards radiotherapy using Very High Energy Electrons (VHEE) in the FLASH regime [PDF]
Given the present availability of high-gradient accelerator technology for compact and cost-effective electron linacs in the 100-200 MeV energy range, the interest for Very High Energy Electron (VHEE) radiotherapy (RT) for cancer treatment recently ...
Dosanjh, Manjit +9 more
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Applied SciencesVery-high-energy electrons, coupled with ultra-high dose rates, are being explored for their potential use in radiotherapy to treat deep-seated tumours.
James Cayley +13 more
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Real-time Plastic Scintillation Dosimetry of Ultra-High Dose Rate Very High Energy Electrons (VHEE) at CERN CLEAR Facility [PDF]
Very High Energy Electrons (VHEE) that can theoretically treat deep-seated tumours and be delivered at ultra-high dose rates (UHDR) could be the solution to translate FLASH radiotherapy into the clinic.
Giguère, Cloé +7 more
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Development of a VHEE accelerator in Sapienza for the treatment of deep seated tumors: planning and radioprotection challenges of a FLASH compact machine [PDF]
Cancer treatment continues to be a major challenge in modern medicine, necessitating innovative therapies that enhance efficacy while minimizing side effects.
DE GREGORIO, ANGELICA
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External beam radiotherapy with electrons of low (IOeRT) and high (VHEE) energies: Status and prospects for conventional and FLASH irradiations [PDF]
The field of cancer treatment is continuously evolving with the goal of enhancing tumor control probability, minimizing complications in normal tissues, and improving the life expectancy and quality of life for patients.
Franciosini, G, Franciosini, G.
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electronCT - An Imaging Technique Using Very High Energy Electrons (VHEE) [PDF]
The electronCT technique is a novel imaging method based on the multiple Coulomb scattering of electrons of energies in the range of 100 to 250 MeV. One potential use case lies in the context of radiation therapy with “very-high energy electrons” or ...
Dinter, Hannes +14 more
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Study and modelling of very high energy electrons (VHEE) radiation therapy
Etude et modélisation de la radiothérapie par électrons de très haute énergie (VHEE) Le développement de méthodes innovantes susceptibles de réduire la sensibilité des tissus sains aux radiations, tout en maintenant l'efficacité du traitement sur la tumeur, est un aspect central de l'amélioration de l'efficacité de la radiothérapie pour
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Online Dose Verification in VHEE-FLASH Radiotherapy Using Bremsstrahlung Radiation and Radionuclide Signatures [PDF]
Ultra-high dose rate irradiations, particularly for inducing the FLASH effect, have gained significant attention due to reduced toxicity in normal tissues compared to conventional rates.
URSO, FRANCESCO
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Simulation of the Final Focus and Collimator of the Electron Beam for VHEE Therapy (50-200 MeV) with Geant4 / TOPAS [PDF]
, 2019 As a summer student at CERN, I have been working in the compact Linear Collider group for 8 weeks. I worked with the Geant4 / TOPAS Monte Carlo simulation code. The Compact Linear Collider (CLIC) is a future electron-positron collider under study.
Essaidi, El Mehdi
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Macro Monte Carlo dose calculation for very high energy electron (VHEE) radiotherapy. [PDF]
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