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This chapter deals with the question of whether irradiation of the prostate with protons or other particles is superior to X-rays. The physical and biological principles of particle beam therapy are presented and the clinical aspects of proton and carbon ion therapy of the prostate are discussed. Relevant studies of particle therapies are introduced and discussed relating to differences in comparison to modern X-ray techniques.
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Habl, G., Debus, J. (2014). There is Evidence for the Superiority of Protons and Heavy Ions, Pro. In: Geinitz, H., Roach III, M., van As, N. (eds) Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer. Medical Radiology(). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/174_2014_972
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