Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Proton Therapy

The use of an external beam of PROTONS as radiotherapy.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The use of an external beam of PROTONS as radiotherapy.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Proton Beam Radiation Therapy
  • Proton Beam Therapy
  • Proton Beam Therapies
  • Proton Therapies
  • Therapies, Proton
  • Therapies, Proton Beam
  • Therapy, Proton
  • Therapy, Proton Beam

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with disease /radiother

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History Note

2013

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Previous Indexing

  • Protons (1980-2012)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Proton Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D061766. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D061766
  2. Proton Therapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton_therapy
  3. Proton Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q507667