Proton Therapy is a New and Non-invasive Cancer Treatment

New proton therapy clinics are being built around the world and especially in the U.S. That?s because the new treatment for cancer has been effective in treating certain types of cancer. One of the things that differentiates proton therapy for head and neck cancer and other sensitive areas is that it has few to no side effects, unlike traditional radiation therapy and chemotherapy. This also makes it suitable for the treatment of childhood cancer. What is proton therapy? Proton therapy uses a highly focused proton beam to target the affected tissues. Because the beam is highly focused, it does not …

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What Services Do Urgent Care Clinics Provide?

Walk in health clinics now offer a convenient alternative to an expensive, stressful and time-consuming visit to the emergency room. For most simple health problems and injuries, including dizziness, ankle sprains, flu and colds, and injuries like fractures, after hours urgent care clinics are well equipped to provide the necessary care. They can also treat chronic conditions like back pain, and provide other primary health care services for weight loss, sports and employment related physical check ups, and physical therapy. Should you go to an urgent care? The rise of after hours urgent care clinics has given people a new …

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