HADRON THERAPY VS STANDARD RADIATION TREATMENT...
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It may deliver up to 60% less radiation to healthy tissue around the tumor, lowering the risk of damage to these tissues.
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It may allow for a higher radiation dose to the tumor. This increases chances that all tumor cells are destroyed.
Talk with your doctor to find out if you might benefit from high-dose radiation therapy.
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It may cause fewer and less severe side effects during and after treatment. Talk with your doctor
about the differences between the side effects of proton therapy compared with other advanced
external beam radiation therapy methods.
HADRON THERAPY HAS DRAWBACK...
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Proton therapy effectively treats only certain cancer types.
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More research on the potential benefits of proton therapy is needed to fully understand how it compares with other advanced external beam radiation therapy methods.
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Proton therapy requires highly specialized, expensive equipment. This means it is available at few medical centers in the United States.
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It may cost more than conventional radiation therapy. Insurance provider rules about what is covered by insurance and how much patients need to pay vary. Talk with your insurance provider to learn more.