Treatment
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
Therapy
Overview
A technique for the treatment of neoplasms, especially gliomas and melanomas in which boron-10, an isotope, is introduced into the target cells followed by irradiation with thermal neutrons.
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Quick facts about Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
- Topic type
- Treatment
- Category
- Therapy
- MeSH classification
- E02.815.722.500.100
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.