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Are proton treatment centers safe considering they use radioactive materials?

April 26, 2017Centers considering Materials Proton radioactive safe treatment

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Are proton treatment centers safe considering they use radioactive materials?

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Yes, absolutely. The radiation in a proton center is electronically “turned on” when the proton beam is created. The radiation travels with the beam to the patient where it targets and kills the cancer cells. When the proton beam is turned off, the radiation disappears instantly.