Proton beam therapyProton beam therapy for prostate cancer has become a source of controversy in the urologic community, and the rapid dissemination and marketing of this technology has led to many patients inquiring about this therapy. Yet the complexity of the technology, the cost, and the ...
Although in use for over 40 years, proton beam therapy for prostate cancer has only recently come under public scrutiny, due to its increased cost compared to other forms of treatment. While the last decade has seen a rapid accumulation of evidence to suggest that proton beam therapy is both...
Proton Beam Therapy is an advanced cancer treatment based on the elegant physics of the proton. It is not well known, because there are currently only five hospitals in the U.S. that have the complex equipment to administer it. Protons have been used for cancer treatment in the U. S. si...
The potential of proton beam radiation therapy in prostate cancer, other urological cancers and gynaecological cancers. Acta Oncol 2005;44:890–5 - Johansson, Ridderheim, et al.Johansson B, Ridderheim M, Glimelius B. The potential of proton beam radiation therapy in prostate cancer, other ...
Intensity-Modulated Proton Beam Therapy of Prostate Cancer-History, Results, and Future DirectionsProtonsProstate cancerIntensity-modulated proton therapyProton beam radiation therapy is a form of external—beam radiation treatment which takes advantage of the superior physical properties of positively charged...
Is Proton Beam Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Being Used as a Bait-and-Switch Tactic?StockwellSerena
A Literature Survey on Cost-Effectiveness of Proton Beam Therapy in the Management of Breast Cancer Patients Context: Proton therapy has currently used to treat brain, spinal and prostate cancers, as well as Breast cancer. Proponents have cited the modality's abil... R Reiazi,A Norozi - 《...
Aetna considers proton beam radiotherapy and IMRT clinically equivalent for localized cancer of an intact prostate. Medical necessity will be determined based on the terms of the member’s benefit plan. Please check benefit plan descriptions. Neutron Beam Therapy Aetna considers neutron beam therapy med...
Proton Beam Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer—Is the Hype (and the Cost) Justified? Although in use for over 40 years, proton beam therapy for prostate cancer has only recently come under public scrutiny, due to its increased cost compared... PJ Gray,JA Efstathiou - 《Current Urology Re...
aranging from highly effective care that clearly saves lives at minimal cost (such as beta blockers for heart attack patients) to very expensive treatment without known benefits for patients (like proton beam therapy for prostate cancer). 范围从高度清楚地拯救生命在最小的费用例如 (β -受体阻滞药...