Purpose: This article provides an overview of the physical and biologic properties of carbon ions, followed by an examination of the latest clinical outcomes in patients with glioma who have received carbon ion radiation therapy.
Methods And Materials: According to thee articles that have been reviewed, glioma represents the predominant form of neoplastic growth in the brain, accounting for approximately 51% of all malignancies affecting the nervous system. Currently, high-grade glioma, specifically glioblastoma, comprises 15% of cases and is associated with a high mortality rate.