Application of compton cameras in particle therapy
10.3760/cma.j.cn113030-20241019-00402
- VernacularTitle:康普顿相机在粒子治疗中的应用
- Author:
Mengxue LIU
1
;
Caixun ZHANG
;
Yuan ZHOU
;
Fan JIANG
;
Haiying LIU
Author Information
1. 武汉大学人民医院信息中心，武汉 430060
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Proton therapy;
Heavy ion radiotherapy;
Boron neutron capture therapy;
Particle therapy;
Compton camera;
Range verification;
Real-time dose monitoring
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology
2025;34(9):954-958
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Compared with conventional photon radiotherapy, particle therapy offers distinct dosimetric advantages. Its unique dose distribution can effectively reduce damage to surrounding normal tissues and achieve a more conformal dose delivery. However, in clinical practice, uncertainties during the treatment process may diminish these advantages. The Compton camera, a novel γ-ray imaging technology, detects γ-rays of specific energies generated during particle therapy and thus holds promise for in vivo range verification, ultimately enabling real-time dose monitoring in particle therapy. This review begins with the imaging principles of Compton cameras and then provides an overview of current research progress in proton therapy, heavy-ion therapy, and boron neutron capture therapy.
