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In this chapter we present:
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The physical bases of proton therapy, going from microscopic concepts to macroscopic features
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The technology and the logistics, which evolve to more and more compact and cheaper facilities with the capability to perform adaptive radiation therapy
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The most usual clinical indications, moving toward (nearly) all indications of radiation therapy
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Some research orientations, rediscovering physics, and radiation biology
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Basic elements to conceive and build a clinical center
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Conclusions: The need to learn from others and also to innovate
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N. Schreuder, H. Kooy, T. Lomax, Y. Jongen, V. Malka, R. Mackie, JC. Rosenwald, G. Olivera, D. Galmarini, W. Enghardt, F. Roellinghoff, M. Prall, M. Durante, A. Trofimov, M. Boussiere, Y. Prezado, E. Porcel, V. Favaudon.
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Mazal, A. et al. (2016). Physical Rationale for Proton Therapy and Elements to Build a Clinical Center. In: Rath, A., Sahoo, N. (eds) Particle Radiotherapy. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2622-2_5
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