Cerenkov therapy

Cerenkov therapy is a medical treatment that uses a special type of light called Cerenkov radiation to target cancer cells. When high-energy particles, like those from radiation therapy, pass through the body at speeds faster than light can travel through tissue, they emit this faint blue glow. This light can be used to precisely identify and destroy cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. Cerenkov therapy offers new possibilities for targeted treatment and real-time imaging during radiation therapy, helping improve accuracy and outcomes in cancer care.