title: Proton Beam Therapy Basics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland. Electronic address: klangen@som.umaryland.edu.
authors.forename: Katja
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Langen
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: Minesh
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mehta
mesh_terms: D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D061214:Patient Safety; D061766:Proton Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D011874:Radiometry / Q000592:standards*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D018570:Risk Assessment; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States; D011522:Protons
chemical_list: D011522:Protons