Fast neutron therapy

Fast neutron therapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses fast neutrons—high-energy particles that are not electrically charged—for the treatment of cancer. Unlike conventional radiation therapies that typically utilize X-rays or gamma rays (which are forms of electromagnetic radiation), fast neutron therapy employs neutrons to target and destroy cancerous cells. ### Key Features of Fast Neutron Therapy: 1. **Mechanism of Action**: Fast neutrons interact with atomic nuclei in a different manner than photons.