Proton therapy uses energized protons accelerated to high speeds to precisely target and destroy cancer cells while minimizing radiation damage to surrounding healthy tissues. It is an advanced form of external beam radiotherapy used to treat cancerous tumors. Proton therapy offers several advantages over traditional X-ray therapy including reduced long-term side effects and potential for some patients to receive higher, more effective doses of radiation. It allows oncologists to give higher ... Read more

Proton therapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses protons rather than X-rays to treat cancer. Compared to traditional radiation therapies, proton therapy offers more precise targeting of the tumor with minimal exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. It is often used for treating cancerous tumors in critical areas of the body that are difficult to access through surgery. The ... Read more