Gantry (IMAGE)

Paul Scherrer Institute

Gantry

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Gantry 3 at the Center for Proton Therapy at PSI. With the help of this rotating treatment apparatus, cancer patients are irradiated with protons to destroy tumours.

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Scanderbeg Sauer Photography

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