When people think of cancer treatments, they typically think of either chemotherapy or radiation. However, the options within these two categories are far more complex than most people realize. There are thousands of different combinations of chemicals that make up the various chemotherapy treatments. Likewise, there are different forms of radiation that can be used in different situations. One form of radiation that has been found to be particularly beneficial in reducing the overall damage caused by radiation is called proton therapy. One of the major disadvantages of radiation is that when introducing radioactive particles into the body, you are …
Category: Proton therapy for breast cancer
Proton Therapy to Come to Alabama
Radiation treatment for cancer is an important therapy that has helped many people around the world. The problem is that it is not without side effects that can have dangerous consequences for the people who receive it. When women undergo breast cancer treatment with radiation, they have an increased risk for heart problems due to the heart’s exposure to radiation. Now proton therapy for cancer may provide a lot of the benefits of traditional radiation therapy but fewer side effects. When you look at prostate cancer cures, for instance, this type of therapy is much more targeted. It is a …
