Proton therapy advocates argue that protons blast radiation directly to the tumor and therefore avoid side effects. The more common "intensity-modulated" radiotherapy (IMRT) exposes some healthy ...

While proton therapy appears to cause far fewer side effects than traditional radiation therapy, side effects and complications are still possible. Any type of radiation must pass through the skin ...

What's new in proton therapy? Read the latest news and views from Fred Hutch's proton therapy facility’s patients and ...

Cancer treatments can speed up aging in survivors, according to research, which can contribute to a person's risk for ...

Mumbai: The Proton Therapy Facility at Tata Memorial Centre’s Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) has treated 541 patients in just two years since commencing ...

Proton Therapy reduces the risk of a second cancer diagnosis by 69% versus other forms of radiation treatment according to a paper recently released by a team from Stanford University. The study ...

In most cases, proton pump inhibitors are prescribed for the short-term treatment of acid-related conditions. When used for a short time, side effects are typically mild and resolve on their own.

“We want to reduce treatment side effects as much as possible to improve our patients’ quality of life and function,” said Chris Willett, M.D., chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology.