title: Fast neutron radiotherapy--an overview.
abstract: Fast neutron radiotherapy has been employed worldwide in the last two decades in the treatment of a variety of advanced malignancies. The basic principles behind neutron treatment will be summarized in this article, along with results to date of a number of clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness and toxicity of neutron radiotherapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington Hospital, Seattle 98195.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Griffin
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005214:Fast Neutrons / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy