Proton Therapy at Apollo Hospitals
Introduction
Proton therapy is a radiation therapy that uses tiny particles called protons. Proton therapy does not damage as much healthy tissue as photon therapy because of the way it delivers the energy.
Procedures
Proton therapy is delivered by a device called a cyclotron, which sends a high-energy beam of protons towards the tumour. A CT scan with or without an MRI scan is done for three dimensional mapping of the tumour.
Indications
Proton therapy is effective in treating many types of tumours, including tumours of the
- CNS tumours
- Head and neck tumours
- Paediatric tumours
Advantages
- Targets tumours and cancer cells with high precision.
- Reduces overall toxicity and integral dose.
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