 Diffusing alpha emitters radiation therapy

Diffusing alpha emitters radiation therapy (DAERT) is a type of cancer treatment that utilizes alpha-emitting radionuclides to target malignant cells. The therapy is designed to selectively deliver high doses of radiation to tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Alpha particles are a type of ionizing radiation composed of two protons and two neutrons, and they are relatively heavy and positively charged. As a result, their range is short in biological tissues, typically only a few cell diameters.