Effectiveness of Cf 252-neutrons at low dose rates.

Abstract

Californium-252, an isotope emitting neutrons, gamma photons and alpha particles, is being investigated for its practical use in interstitial Curie therapy. After an introduction in which the history of Californium-252 and its application in industry are described, a review of results concerning RBE values of Cf-neutrons for tolerance of different types of normal tissues and for responses of experimental tumors as a function of dose rate is given. In addition, a review of clinical results is presented.

• Authors: H B Kal
• Journal: International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys) Vol. 8 Issue 9 Pg. 1549-54 (Sep 1982) ISSN: 0360-3016 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7141930 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Californium

Topics

• Animals
• Brachytherapy
• Californium (therapeutic use)
• Fast Neutrons
• Humans
• Neoplasms (radiotherapy)
• Neutrons
• Radiotherapy Dosage
• Relative Biological Effectiveness