Particle Accelerators and Gamma-Therapeutic Devices - An Effective Tool for Cancer Treatment

Particle Accelerators and Gamma-Therapeutic Devices - An Effective Tool for Cancer Treatment

1. Abstract
The review is based on the analysis of the state and the concept of modernization of world radiation oncology. The material contains brief information about the reasons for the use of radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer foci; active sources of particles; achieved results of therapy, etc. The role of accelerator technology, innovative related equipment and nuclear physics methods for the treatment of oncological diseases is described.