The evolution of proton beam therapy: Current and future status (Review)
- Authors:
- Xiufang Tian
- Kun Liu
- Yong Hou
- Jian Cheng
- Jiandong Zhang
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Affiliations: Department of Radiation Oncology, Qianfoshan Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, P.R. China - Published online on: November 14, 2017 https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2017.1499
- Pages: 15-21
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