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Chapter 11, Problem 11.90GP
One approach for treating cancerous tumors is Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). Perform an internet search on BNCT and answer the following:
- (a) How is boron introduced to the tumors?
- (b) How are neutrons generated and directed to the tumor site?
- (c) What nuclear reactions occur? What are the products of the nuclear reaction, and why is this a particularly effective treatment for tumors?
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