Targets for Proton Therapy
Proton therapy's ability to deliver a precisely
targeted dose makes it well-suited for treating
a variety of cancers, and the physicians at the
Roberts Proton Therapy Center are dedicated to
exploring and developing those treatments to
offer patients new chances at a cure. Applications
for proton therapy include:
Despite its benefits, proton therapy isn't the right choice for every cancer patient. Chemotherapy, surgery, or conventional radiation may be the best treatment for some cancers, and proton therapy will frequently be used in conjunction with one or more of these therapies. Because all of these treatments are offered under one roof at the Abramson
Cancer Center, patients need not go anywhere else to receive the most appropriate, effective treatment for their tumors – which often involves care from experts in medical oncology, surgical oncology and other services such as nutrition.
"To be most effective, protons therapy
will be paired with other cutting-edge treatments,” says James
Metz, MD, vice chair for clinical operations
in Penn Medicine's department of Radiation Oncology.
"Our doctors don't just look at single type of
cancer medicine, surgery, or radiation therapy – we
combine several different treatments for each
individual patient."
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