How Effective is Proton Radiation Treatment for Cancer?

Among advanced cancer treatment options, proton radiation therapy has a high success rate for several types of cancer. It uses a highly focused laser beam to destroy the tumor, without damaging surrounding tissues. This makes it suitable for treatment for breast cancer, prostate cancer and other tumors located near sensitive internal organs. There are few to no side effects, which also makes it suitable for the treatment of childhood cancers. What is proton treatment? Proton radiation therapy uses a highly focused laser beam to destroy tumors while leaving surrounding tissues undamaged. This is very different from traditional radiation therapy, which …

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