The Power of Protons
Proton therapy is a powerful cancer treatment with noteworthy benefits including:
Passing Through With Barely a Trace
Proton beams can be customized to travel to a specified depth in the body—in this case directly to the tumor—and then stop. They release less radiation as they enter the body, and none at all as they pass the tumor. Nearly all of the radiation is deposited directly into the tumor.
Targeting the Tumor and Only the Tumor
Pencil beam scanning is able to precisely conform the proton radiation doses to the size and shape of the tumor. The radiation is concentrated into the cancer cells, with very little risk to surrounding tissues. Therefore, side effects are minimized, and patients can better maintain their quality of life.
A Highly Concentrated Dose
Because proton therapy targets the tumor so narrowly, it can deliver a much higher and more effective dose of radiation than conventional X-ray therapy with less impact on adjacent tissues.
Proton Therapy Benefits
- Highly effective for common and complex tumors
- Extreme precision spares nearby healthy tissues and organs
- Maximum radiation delivered directly into the tumor
- Fewer side effects and toxicities
- Can safely retreat recurrent cancers
Hear From Our Patients
The New York Proton Center draws patients from the New York area and far beyond. Learn about their experiences with proton therapy and how they are embracing the future following treatment.
Learn More About Proton Therapy for Yourself or a Loved One
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