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How long does proton therapy take? How soon will I know if the treatment is successful?

April 26, 2017Proton Soon successful therapy treatment

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How long does proton therapy take? How soon will I know if the treatment is successful?

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• Proton therapy can take anywhere from one day to seven weeks depending on the tumor site. The length of treatment time will also decrease over time as heavier doses begin to increase. With most cancer cases, success is determined if the cancer does not re-occur within five years after treatment.