PROTON THERAPY GUIDE
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Expert articles, clinics & proton therapy centers, doctors & patient stories
About proton therapy
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Proton therapy is the most precise and effective method of radiation therapy, which is based on the use of positively charged particles, protons, instead of X-rays. This method allows for painless targeting of the tumor with radiation energy and halting its growth.More -
Proton therapy for children
According to the Lancet journal, more than 300,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer for the first time every year. The most common types of cancer in children are leukemia (31%), brain tumors (24%) and lymphomas (11%).More -
Indications for proton therapy
Proton therapy is the most precise and safest method of radiation therapy, so it can be recommended for all patients who need such treatment. However, due to the limited availability and high cost of proton therapy, there are criteria for dividing patients into groups.More -
Proton therapy in adults
Recent scientific publications highlight the potential benefits of proton therapy for adult cancer patients. Studies indicate that proton therapy offers more precise radiation delivery, reducing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues and minimizing severe side effects compared to traditional photon therapy. It is particularly beneficial for treating intracranial malignancies, mediastinal lymphomas, and cancers in adolescents and young adults. Research also suggests improved quality of life due to fewer treatment-related toxicities. However, further studies are needed to conclusively establish its superiority in survival outcomes. As technology advances, proton therapy is expected to play a growing role in adult oncology care.More -
Proton Therapy for Brain Cancer: Overview
What is Proton Therapy and Why is it Used for Brain Cancer? Proton therapy is a highly sophisticated form of radiation therapy that employs protons—positively charged atomic particles—instead of conventional X-rays to eliminate malignant cells. It is particularly advantageous in proton brain cancer treatment because: It delivers radiation with extreme precision, targeting the tumor while […]More -
How does proton therapy work?
The basis of the therapeutic action of the proton therapy is the penetration of radiation energy into the tumor cell and the destruction of its DNA. This leads to the cessation of tumor cell division and the cessation of its growth.More
Patient stories
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Proton therapy centers
Doctors
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Prof. Jürgen Debus
- Radiation oncology in adults
- Radiation oncology in children
Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT)
Head of Radiation Oncology at Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT)
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Dr. Stephanie Bolle
- Radiation oncology
Quironsalud Proton Therapy Centre
Head of Radiation Oncology at Quironsalud Protontherapy Centre
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Daniel Alejandro Mazal
- Medical physics
Quironsalud Proton Therapy Centre
Head of Medical Physics Service and Technical Director at Protontherapy Centre Quironsalud
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Dr. Morena Sallabanda Hajro
- Radiation oncology in adults
Quironsalud Proton Therapy Centre
Radiation oncologist at Quironsalud Protontherapy Centre
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Dr. Walter Armando Vasquez Rivas
- Radiation oncology in adults
Quironsalud Proton Therapy Centre
Radiation oncologist at Protontherapy Centre and FJD University Hospital, Quironsalud
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Dr. Marta Montero Feijoo
- Radiation oncology in children
Quironsalud Proton Therapy Centre
Radiation oncologist at Quironsalud Protontherapy Centre
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Dr. Ana de Pablo Gonzalez
- Radiation oncology in adults
Quironsalud Proton Therapy Centre
Radiation oncologist at Quironsalud Protontherapy Centre
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Dr. Luis Madero
- Medical oncology in children
Quironsalud Proton Therapy Centre
Head of Paediatric Haemato-Oncology at Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital
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Prof. Jesus Garcia-Foncillas Lopez
- Medical oncology in adults
Quironsalud Proton Therapy Centre
Head of Oncology Institute at FJD University Hospital, Quironsalud
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