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Begin by reviewing the 'WELCOME' section, which provides essential information about the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and its commitment to patient care.
Proceed to the 'RADIOSURGERY' section. Here, you will find detailed descriptions of what proton radiosurgery entails. Familiarize yourself with terms like 'Bragg peak' and 'fiducials' as they are crucial for understanding your treatment.
In the 'WHAT TO EXPECT DURING TREATMENT' section, fill out any required personal information and medical history fields. This ensures that your treatment team has all necessary details for your personalized care.
Review the 'Follow-Up' section for post-treatment instructions. Make sure to note any follow-up appointments or additional care recommendations provided by your physician.

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What is proton beam radiation?

Proton therapy, also known as proton beam therapy, is a radiation treatment that precisely delivers a beam of protons to disrupt and destroy tumor cells. Compared with traditional radiation, protons have unique properties that allow doctors to better target radiation to the size and shape of the tumor.

Is proton beam therapy better than radiation?

Traditional radiation delivers x-rays, or beams of photons, to the tumor and beyond it. This can damage nearby healthy tissues and can cause docHub side effects. By contrast, proton therapy delivers a beam of proton particles that stops at the tumor, so its less likely to damage nearby healthy tissues.

Which countries have proton beam therapy?

Active centers of proton therapy COUNTRYNameBEAM DIRECTIONS Japan Tsuyama Chuo Hospital, Okayama 1 gantry Poland IFJ PAN, Krakow 1 fixed beam, 2 gantries Russia ITEP, Moscow 1 fixed beam Russia St.Petersburg 1 fixed beam58 more rows

What are the negatives of proton beam therapy?

In general, common side effects of proton therapy include: Fatigue. Hair loss around the part of your body being treated. Skin redness around the part of your body being treated.