[History of German radiation oncology].
An overview of the development of radiotherapy especially in Germany, from its beginning until today, is given, including the difficulties during and after the two world wars. Technical progress is described as well as the organization and structure of radiology and especially radiotherapy.
Hermann-Holthusen-Institut für Strahlentherapie, Hamburg-St. Georg, Kritenbarg 51, 22391 Hamburg. hp.heilmann@gmx.de
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D005858:Germany; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000266:history*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000266:history*; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000266:history*