Back to the XXIII Russian oncology congress: will radiotherapy soon become entirely the proton one?

Abstract

The article presents two opinions regarding proton radiation therapy, its physical basis, dosimetric specifics and clinical efficacy in comparison with more traditional photon irradiation, as well as the authors» opinions concerning the expanding indications for proton therapy and the rationale for opening new centers for proton treatment in the world. This review has become a continuation of the discussion session on proton therapy held at the XXIII Russian Oncology Congress in November 2019.