2 papers
physics.med-ph2024
First measurements of radon-220 diffusion in mice tumors, towards treatment planning in diffusing alpha-emitters radiation therapy
Guy Heger, Mirta Dumančić, Ishai Luz +5
Alpha-DaRT is a new method for treating solid tumors with alpha particles, relying on the release of the alpha-emitting daughter atoms of radium-224 from sources inserted into the…
physics.med-ph2023
The low-LET radiation contribution to the tumor dose in diffusing alpha-emitters radiation therapy
Lior Epstein, Guy Heger, Arindam Roy +3
Diffusing alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy (Alpha DaRT) enables the use of alpha particles for the treatment of solid tumors. It employs interstitial sources carrying a few uCi of…