Samples of vital human tumor tissue irradiated with ions for the first time
Friday, December 17, 2010 - 10:01
in Health & Medicine
Cancer treatment with ion beams developed at GSI is characterized by an excellent cure rate and only minor side effects. The therapy has been routinely in use for a little over one year. The effectiveness of the ion beams not only depends on the tumor type, but also on the genetic disposition and the personal circumstances of the individual patient.