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"Proton therapy derives its advantages from the inherent precision of the charged-particle beam, complimented by its unique ability to stop the beam at a predefined distance."
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Dr. Allan Thornton, Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute. |
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What is Proton Therapy?
- The most precise form of radiation treatment available. Proton therapy radiates primarily the tumor site, leaving surrounding healthy tissue and organs intact and unharmed.
- Non-invasive and painless. Proton therapy maintains quality of lifestyle during the treatment process on an out-patient basis.
- Minimal side effects.
- Highly effective treatment for tumors in the head, brain, neck, lung, and prostate.
- Proton therapy is often used in conjunction with other cancer treatment modalities.
- Quickly becoming radiation therapy of choice for pediatric cancers.
Types of Cancer
Proton Therapy Is Used to Treat Many Cancers:
- Uveal Melanoma (eye)
- Skull-base Sarcomas (head)
- Meningiomas (brain)
- Paranasal Sinus Carcinoma (sinus/nasal)
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (throat)
- Pediatric Malignancy
- Paraspinal Tumors (spinal)
- Prostate
- Craniopharyngioma (brain)
- Acoustic Neuromas (ear)
- Large AVM (brain)
- Pituitary - functioning, retreatment (brain)
- Metastases - selected
- Gliomas - selected, boosts (brain)
Clinical Benefits
The Clinical Benefits of Proton Cancer Therapy:
- Precise targeting unique to charged particles
- Radio-surgical precision
- Reproducible treatments
- Fewer acute and chronic side effects
- Increased dosage possible
- Reduced normal tissue damage
- Decreased risk of radiation-induced tumors (important to pediatric oncology)
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