Is proton beam therapy always better than photon irradiation? Lessons from two cases

Is proton beam therapy always better than photon irradiation? Lessons from two cases

Abstract Proton beam therapy (PBT) is increasingly used to treat cancers, especially in the paediatric and adolescent and young adult (AYA) population. As PBT becomes more accessible, determining when PBT should be used instead of photon irradiation can be difficult. There is a need to balance patie...

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Main Authors: Michelle P Li, Adam Yeo, Roshini Gunewardena, Gabrielle Drum, Kirsty Wiltshire, Claire Phillips, Joseph Sia, Greg Wheeler, Lisa Hall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Subjects:
Comparative treatment planning
ependymoma
optic pathway glioma
paediatric radiotherapy
proton beam therapy
proton therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.773

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https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.773

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