Monday, December 7, 2009

Proton Therapy: Radiation As Cancer Treatment


Proton therapy targets radiation directly into cancerous cells. The proton beam is more precise than traditional radiation therapy and will not damage surrounding tissue, reported Gerry Smith (McClatchy News Service).

More long-term studies need to be conducted on this form of cancer treatment, however. The Federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality questions whether the additional expense is cost-effective when many cancers can be treated effectively with other radiation therapies.

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1 comment:

Diane J Standiford said...

Wave of future---pin point the cancer cells, leave healthy body alone! YEA!