Nuclear Physics Explained

Killing Cancer with Isotopes, X-Rays, Protons (1x21)

Udgivelsesdato: Apr 27, 2018

High-energy radiation has been used against cancer tumors since the discovery of X-rays in 1895. Discover the powerful arsenal of radiation sources and procedures that radiation oncologists use today. Visit the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute to look at a technique that targets cancer cells with remarkable precision, while sparing the surrounding tissues.