Loma Linda Proton Centre Cancer Radiotherapy

Proton therapy is a special type of therapy in which a particular particle type i.e. protons are used to kill a diseased tissue which in most cases is cancer. The big advantage of using proton therapy is that it is more precise in terms of dose of radiation as compared to other kinds of radiotherapies using external beams. Loma Linda Proton Centre cancer radiotherapy are experts in cancer cures using radiotherapy.

There is a big difference between standard radiotherapy and proton radiation therapy, while if used correctly and given in right doses conventional forms of radiotherapy does work to control a number of different types of cancers but it’s not highly efficient. The reason why it is not efficient is because the physician is unable to properly control the eradication of the cancer which is why a good number of healthy tissues are damaged in the process. There are also other advantages of using Loma Linda Proton Centre cancer radiotherapy which includes:

• Less damage to healthy tissues
• State of the art equipment ensures that cancers are eliminated from the body
• The physician is able to deliver a full or even much higher dose when killing cancerous tissues while at the same time sparing the healthy tissue surrounding the organs

Loma Linda Proton Centre cancer radiotherapy – How does it work?

The first step prior to any type of radiotherapy is a consultation session; the doctor will also require a few tests in order to determine the exact location, type and nature of the cancerous cells. This can take a few days to a week to complete. The doctor will then meet with his team to draw a treatment roadmap / plan which will then be followed throughout the course of your treatment. Now because proton therapy allows for higher doses to be administered safely you’ll require significantly fewer sessions and you’ll see results much sooner.

Has Loma Linda Proton Centre cancer radiotherapy been fully tested?

Many people who have not heard of this type of radiotherapy before often ask if is safe and effective. Hundreds and millions of dollars have been invested in research and development of this technology thanks to lots of federal funding. Much of the money was spent in ‘proton accelerating’ which is the basis for this technology. A good slice of the work was also done by the U.S. Department of Energy’s famous National Accelerator Labs. These scientists built the accelerators that are still being run and studied at the Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Loma Linda Proton Centre Cancer radiotherapy and its costs

The costs associated with this type of radiotherapy is considerably high and the only way for many people to afford it would be if they insurance covers the costs. The cost of a single session can be a few thousand dollars, plus medication and other services cost a few more. In addition there are currently only a few doctors which are truly experienced in this type of radiotherapy so the waiting lists are long.