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THE CLINICAL VALUE OF PROTON THERAPY |
Proton therapy destroys tumors with a precise, targeted |
dose of radiation. It is superior to traditional (x-ray) radiation |
because clinicians can control the precise depth of radiation |
delivered to the tumor. This minimizes radiation exposure to |
nearby healthy tissue, potentially reducing or eliminating short |
and long term treatment complications. |
Proton therapy is the preferred treatment option for patients |
with certain tumors near sensitive organs, such as the brain, |
spine, heart and eye. Clinicians can even use this unique |
property to increase dose to the target tumor without |
exposing critical organs to unacceptable dose. |
Proton Dose Delivery Advantages |
●Eliminate dose to distal organs |
●Reduce dose to adjacent critical structures |
●Escalate dose for hypofractionated delivery |
●Reduce short and mid-term toxicities |
●Reduce likelihood of secondary malignancies |