What are Heavy Ions?

Radiation releases energy while traveling through space or matters in the form of waves or particles. Radiation composed of particles heavier than electrons is called a particle beam, and radiation composed of particles heavier than helium is specifically called a “heavy-ion” beam.
Currently, carbon ion beams are used for heavy ion cancer therapy.

Heavy Ion Therapy

Heavy ions are accelerated to approximately 70% of the speed of light and applied to patients in order to treat deep-seated cancer within the bodies. Heavy ion cancer therapy allows the tumors to be treated without using invasive procedures such as surgery and without causing pain.