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History of Development and Achievements of the Institute of Experimental and Clinical Oncology in Proton Radiotherapy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: The article is devoted to the history of the development of proton radiotherapy and the achievements of the Institute of Experimental and Clinical Oncology (now the Federal State Budgetary Institution ͞N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology͟ of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation) in proton radiation therapy. Matreial and Methods: Proton radiotherapy has been used in the treatment of patients since 1967 with tumors of the breast, prostate, thyroid gland, tongue, esophagus, larynx, cervix, vulva, malignant melanoma, osteogenic sarcoma, metastases to the liver, lungs, bones, soft tissues, skin, etc. Treatment was carried out at the Centes for Proton Beam Therapy of Dubna and Moscow. Results: N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology belongs to 2/3 of the total clinical experience proton radiоtherapy in Russia. This is 2351 patients. The greatest experience is useful in treating patients with breast cancer. This is 1243 patients.

Source: Journal of oncology diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy

DOI: 10.37174/2587-7593-2025-8-1-19-28

Authors: I. A. Gladilina, I. M. Lebedenko, M. V. Chernykh, E. A. Sukhova

Institutions: Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russian Cancer Research Center NN Blokhin, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI

Language: English

Topic: Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409208582

FWCI: 0.608

Cites: 1

Cited by: 1

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