Proton Beam therapy

Question 1

__________ discovered the protons in the _________.

Answer 1

Ernest Rutherford, early 1900’s

Question 2

He first to invent the cyclotron to
accelerate proton to an energy high enough for cancer treatment applications.

Answer 2

In 1930, the American physicist Ernest O.
Lawrence and his associate

Question 3

A radiation treatment that precisely
delivers a beam of protons to disrupt and destroy
tumor cells.

Answer 3

Proton Beam
Therapy

Question 4

Parts of the machine

Answer 4

The cyclotron, Energy selector Source, Beamline, Gantry, 3D Imaging, Treatment Nozzle Robotic Couch

Question 5

Proton Beam Therapy

Outpatient Process

Answer 5

Consultation, Setup visit, Treatment Planning, Practice Session, Treatment , Follow-Up Care

Question 6

Proton Beam Therapy (Side Effects)

Answer 6

Redness, Irritation, Swelling, Dryness, Blistering & Peeling

Question 7

Proton Interaction with Matter

Answer 7

Stopping (Ionization)
Scattering (Nuclear Coulomb Scattering)
Nuclear Interactions (Nuclear Reaction)

Question 8

Lightweight and hydrogen-rich material that is effective in attenuating neutron radiation. It is often used as a shielding material to mitigate secondary neutron production resulting from proton interactions with
other materials.

Answer 8

Neutron Shielding