Medical Cyclotron Can Be Used For Targeted Radiation Therapy
In addition to imaging applications, Medical Cyclotron can also be used for targeted radiation therapy. Radioisotopes produced by medical cyclotrons can be directed at cancerous cells to destroy them, while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. This type of radiation therapy is known as targeted radionuclide therapy and is used to treat a variety of cancers, including prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, and lymphoma. As the tracers decay, they emit gamma rays, which can be detected by a SPECT scanner.
By analyzing the pattern of gamma emissions, medical professionals can create detailed images of the body’s internal structures, which can help diagnose diseases and monitor the progress of treatments. Medical Cyclotron offer several advantages over other types of particle accelerators and radioactive sources. One of the main advantages of medical cyclotrons is that they produce short-lived radioisotopes, which decay quickly.
