Physics Bucharest 2017

Proton therapy techniques

1. Double Scattering ▪ 3D-adaptation of the

(in clinical use since 12.12.14)

Universal Nozzle

monoenergetic, small proton beam in accordance to the tumor shape ▪ Range-Modulator  Broadening of beam direction in beam ▪ Scatter system  2D lateral broadening ▪ Apertur  Lateral collimation ▪ Compensator  Distal adaptation

Courtesy: D. Kunath

Menkel, MTRA-Workshop Dresden 02-2015, Protonentherapie