Therapy Control and Patient Safety for Proton Therapy

TL;DR

This paper discusses control and safety system concepts for proton therapy, illustrated through examples from the Proscan facility at PSI, aiming to enhance treatment safety and precision.

Contribution

It introduces general control and safety concepts specifically tailored for proton therapy, supported by practical implementations at PSI's Proscan facility.

Findings

Effective safety control concepts are demonstrated in real proton therapy settings.

Implementation examples improve understanding of safety measures in proton therapy.

The approach enhances patient safety and treatment accuracy.

Abstract

This contribution describes general concepts for control and safety systems in proton therapy. These concepts are illustrated by concrete examples implemented in the Proscan facility at PSI.