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Boron neutron capture therapy
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A type of radiation therapy. A substance that contains boron is injected into a blood vessel. The boron collects in tumor cells. The patient then receives radiation therapy with atomic particles called neutrons. The neutrons react with the boron to kill the tumor cells without harming normal cells. Boron neutron capture therapy is being studied as a treatment for glioblastoma multiforme and recurrent head and neck cancer. Also called BNCT. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A type of radiation therapy in which the patient is given an intravenous boron infusion that is absorbed by tumor cells. Radiation is then directed at the boron, killing the tumor cells but not the surrounding normal tissue. (NCI Thesaurus)
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