Proton beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer-is the hype (and the cost) justified? Curr Urol Rep. 2013; 14(3):199-208. Epub 2013/04/03. doi: 10.1007/s11934-013-0320-2 PMID: 23546839.Gray PJ, Efstathiou JA Proton beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer-is the hype (and the ...
Treatment for prostate cancer varies depending on the stage and grade of the cancer and if it has spread to other body parts. Proton therapy delivers extremely precise, high doses of radiation directly to tumors, working to eliminate cancer cells while minimizing exposure ...
Notable benefits of proton treatment for prostate cancer: The high-energy, precisely-targeted proton beams can deliver high doses of radiation to destroy cancerous cells, reducing recurrence rates for many cancer cases. Proton therapy is non-invasive and may result in fewer side effects than some...
radio advertisements I personally heard for a facility in Illinois claiming fewer complications with the use of proton radiation treatment (PRT) for prostate cancer; second, aWall Street Journalarticle[1]citing a study by Yu and colleagues[2]in theJournal of the National Cancer Instituteseveral mon...
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...
Gerald Chodak for Medscape. This week's commentary was prompted by a news media release from the American Society for Radiation Oncology that claimed that, on the basis of 2 new studies published in their journal, proton therapy is a safe and effective method for treating men with prostate ...
After researching other sites to make a comparison of treatment centers, Loma Linda stands out from the rest. “Making Man Whole” is the healing process which makes the difference. With 23 years of experienced radiation department staff, makes the decision, where to be treated easy. Clyde Mars...
My name is Deb Hickey. I work alongside my father, Bob Marckini, and his “ministry,” theBrotherhood of the Balloon. The BOB is a group of prostate cancer patients who have chosen conformal proton beam radiation therapy (proton treatment). The organization was formed in December 2000 by Bo...
Proton therapy for prostate cancer is a non-invasive treatment option that involves using a focused ray of proton particles to destroy cancerous tumors. The treatment is capable of delivering precise, high doses of radiation to accurately target cancer cells without causing significant damage to heal...
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