Proton therapy: a non-invasive treatment with excellent results in the fight against cancer
Different treatments are used in the fight against cancer depending on the location of the disease, its stage and the special conditions of each patient. Proton therapy is extremely advanced and effective. It’s a high-precision, minimally invasive treatment that can deliver extraordinary results.
What is proton therapy?
Proton therapy, also known as proton radiation therapy, uses proton beams to destroy cancer cells. Unlike other treatments, this technology significantly reduces damage to healthy tissues near the tumor, which minimizes side effects.
Benefits of proton therapy:
- Short treatment sessions; irradiation times are only a few minutes.
- High precision tumor targeting.
- Reduction of adverse effects.
- Improved patient comfort and safety.
What types of cancer respond to proton therapy?
Because of its high precision, this therapy is used primarily when tumors are in areas difficult to access or close to other delicate organs. It’s also used for tumors located in a specific point that have not spread to other parts of the body.
According to the Clínica Universidad de Navarra, proton therapy is considered the primary treatment for cancers that include:
- Tumors located at the base of the skull.
- Primary or metastatic tumors of the spine.
- Hepatocellular cancer.
- Tumors of the central nervous system.
- Advanced and/or inoperable head and neck cancers.
- Cancers of the paranasal sinuses and other accessory sinuses.
- Non-metastatic retroperitoneal sarcomas.
- Prostate cancer.
- Breast cancer.
- Certain cases of lung and esophageal cancer.
- Some cases of pancreatic, biliary and adrenal cancers.
- Certain cases of non-metastatic rectal, anal, bladder and cervical cancers
How can I access this therapy?
- Second Medical Opinion VIP®, conducted by a panel of international experts.
- Coordinating appointments and administrative procedures so your only focus can be on recovering your health.
- Medical consultancy which includes a personalized follow-up of your case.
Consult your insurance agent for more information on proton therapy and other treatments available at international medical centers of excellence.
