Tag: proton beam therapy

A pioneering NHS trial to determine if proton beam therapy can assist some breast cancer patients has begun. The first-of-its-kind trial will compare the high-tech treatment to conventional radiation for people with a higher risk of long-term heart problems. What Is Proton Beam Therapy? First-ever proton beam therapy has been administered to three breast cancer patients.  The high-tech treatment targets tumors far more accurately than conventional radiotherapy, making it suitable for patients with difficult-to-treat tumors in vital locations. The NHS has previously utilized the therapy to treat patients with brain or spinal cord...