What are some of the common tumor sites treated with proton therapy?
Certain types of cancer are more appropriate for proton therapy than others. While research continues to support using protons in more types of tumors, they are primarily used to treat: • Brain tumors • Head and neck tumors • Base-of-skull tumors • Prostate cancer • Pediatric tumors • Tumors near the spine • Melanoma (cancer) of the eye • Paranasal sinus tumors • Lung tumors • Arteriovenous malformations Proton therapy is particularly appropriate for treating tumors in children, who typically experience more serious short-term and long-term side effects from radiation treatments than adults. Learn more about tumor sites that can benefit from proton therapy.
Certain types of cancer are more appropriate for proton therapy than others. While research continues to support using protons in more types of tumors, they are primarily used to treat: • Prostate cancer • Brain tumors • Pediatric cancers • Head and neck tumors • Base-of-skull tumors • Tumors near the spine • Lung tumors • Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers • Arteriovenous malformations • Melanoma (cancer) of the eye Proton therapy is particularly appropriate for treating tumors in children, who typically experience more serious short- and long-term side effects from radiation treatments than adults.
