Canine spontaneous brain tumors--a large animal model for BNCT.

摘要: Brain tumors occur spontaneously on dogs with an incidence similar to that in humans. of have histologic, radiologic, and other diagnostic similarities human brain tumors. Tumor kinetics biologic behavior these are also man. Recent studies indicate conventional radiation therapy result a survival interval appropriate study the late reactions surrounding normal tissues within irradiated field. The relatively large size dog allows identical therapeutic modalities methodology. dog's head enables complex dosimetric variables be relevant found therapy. For reasons, spontaneous excellent model neuon capture theory (NCT). 7 refs., 1 fig., 3 tabs.