Heavy-Ion Radiotherapy Systems Market: Rise in the Adoption of the Therapy in Developed Countries Is Drive the Market Growth
Radiotherapy is used for the treatment of cancer. Currently, more than 50% of the patients suffering from cancer are prescribed with radiotherapy. Radiotherapy kills the cancer cells or slows down progression of the disease by using high-energy rays such as X-rays. Heavy-ion radiotherapy uses carbon ions, which are accelerated at a speed of approximately 70% of that of light before attacking the body tumor. Carbon ions are usually used due to their selective irradiation property and effectiveness in killing the...
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