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How safe is the procedure for patients? Are there any side effects?

April 26, 2017Patients procedure safe

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How safe is the procedure for patients? Are there any side effects?

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Proton therapy is safe because the proton is directed precisely to the tumor, and undesirable side effects, such as loss of appetite, diarrhea and headache, can be avoided and enables a patient to maintain a relatively active lifestyle throughout treatment.