Attacking Cancer With Neutrons

The University of Missouri is one of few remaining academic institutions fortunate to have an operating research nuclear reactor.  A recent breakthrough in cancer treatment has been announced.  Boron is  taken up in cancer cells followed by exposure of the cancerous tissues to neutrons.  The boron has a high affinity for absorbing neutrons and the resulting nuclear reaction destroys the cancer cell, without most of the harmful effects of routine radiation treatment of tumors.  As soon as funding is available, trial studies will begin on human patients.