Proton Therapy

Proton Therapy is an advanced cancer treatment that delivers radiation with exceptional precision, targeting tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This approach helps achieve favorable outcomes with a reduced risk of side effects.

primary types of proton therapy procedures

External Beam Proton Therapy (EBPT):
In this method, proton beams are generated externally and aimed directly at the tumor. This allows for high-dose radiation to be delivered to the tumor while sparing adjacent healthy tissues.

Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT):
This advanced technique utilizes multiple proton beams of varying intensities, enabling even more accurate targeting of complex-shaped tumors. It further minimizes side effects by protecting normal tissues nearby.

Proton Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS):
Also referred to as spot scanning or scanning beam proton therapy, this method employs a narrow proton beam that scan across the tumor layer by layer. This technique ensures precise radiation delivery tailored to the tumor’s shape, making it especially beneficial for irregularly shaped tumors or those near critical organs.

Proton therapy’s ability to target radiation more accurately than traditional photon-based treatments reduces damage to healthy tissues and lowers the risk of long-term complications. It is effective for treating a variety of cancers, including pediatric tumors, tumors located near vital organs, and recurrent cancers that have not responded to conventional therapies.