Particle Therapy Masterclass (PTMC)

The Particle Therapy Masterclass highlights the importance of fundamental nuclear research in medical applications. One of the main practical applications of such research is the treatment of cancer by directing x-ray, proton or carbon ion beams towards the tumour site by utilising various software programs. Such beams mimic a physical surgical knife to remove cancerous cells. A glimpse into such a procedure is provided by a demonstration of a professional research software toolkit called matRad, showing the different steps necessary for cancer therapy treatment planning.