Alpha particle therapy

Alpha particle therapy is a targeted cancer treatment that uses high-energy particles called alpha particles to destroy cancer cells. These particles are emitted by specialized radioactive substances and deliver intense, localized energy over a very short distance, typically just a few cell widths. This precision minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue while effectively destroying tumor cells. It’s especially useful for treating small, resistant, or hard-to-reach tumors. The therapy leverages the strong, localized energy of alpha particles to achieve effective cancer cell destruction with minimal side effects compared to broader radiation treatments.