Fast neutron therapy was introduced in London in 1970. The book gives an overview of the developments of the past 28 years, assesses the results of fast neutron treatment, and reviews the compiled clinical data worldwide. The authors describe the radiobiological profile of the neutron beams and evaluate the neutron RBE for secondary cancer induction, they introduce heavy-ion therapy, which combines high physical selectivity with the biological advantages of high-LET radiation for some tumor types, and finally they describe the very recent developments in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT).

The Physical Basis for Radiotherapy with Neutrons

Specification of Radiation Quality in Fast Neutron Therapy: Microdosimetric and Radiobiological Approach
Relative Biological Effectiveness of Neutrons for Cancer Induction and Other Late Effects: A Review of Radiobiological Data
Neutron Therapy in Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors: Results at European Centers
European Results of Neutron Therapy in Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Use of Neutron Therapy in the Management of Locally Advanced Nonresectable Primary or Recurrent Rectal Cancer
Fast Neutrons in Prostatic Adenocarcinomas: Worldwide Clinical Experience
The Role of Fast Neutrons in the Treatment of Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Head and Neck: The European Experience
Sacrococcygeal Chordomas: Potential Role of High-LET Therapy
Complications of Fast Neutron Therapy
Is There a Role for Heavy Ion Beam Therapy?
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy: Principles and Potential.