Facts about Proton Therapy
· The most accurate form of radiation treatment accessible now is proton therapy.
· The primary tumor location is destroyed while the surrounding healthy tissue and organs are left untouched.
· Many of the common side effects of conventional x-ray radiation are avoided.
· Is a non-invasive, painless technique that is performed as an outpatient procedure.
· Allows patients to live a normal life while receiving treatment. Patients are free to engage in usual activities such as golf or tennis, swimming, walking, running, or other forms of exercise.
· Is a highly effective treatment for a variety of head and neck cancers, as well as lung, prostate, bladder, spinal cord, gastro malignancies, and ocular tumors.
· It's possible to use it with other cancer treatments like chemotherapy.
· Depending on the tumor site, it can take anywhere from five days to eight weeks.
· For pediatric situations, it is a highly favoredhttps://proton.apollohospitals.com/breast-cancer/ radiation treatment option. Because their tissues and organs are still growing, children are vulnerable to the effects of conventional x-ray radiation.
· Medicare and most healthcare insurance companies cover it.