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Title Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) Illustration
Description A type of treatment for cancer. 1) Boron compound (b) is selectively absorbed by cancer cell(s). 2) Boron beam (n) is aimed at cancer site. 3) Boron absorbs neutron. 4) Boron disintegrates emitting cancer-killing radiation.
Topics/Categories Historical -- Graphics Treatment -- Radiation Therapy
Type B&W, Illustration
Source National Cancer Institute
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Author Pat Kenny (Illustrator)
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