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What are the long term effects of proton radiation?

These include vision and hearing loss, endocrine problems and neurocognitive deficits. These toxicities and side effects result from the destructive effects of conventional photon therapy scattered on surrounding normal brain tissue.

What is the success rate of proton therapy?

After 3 years, 46% of patients in the proton therapy group and 49% of those in the traditional radiation therapy group were cancer free. Fifty-six percent of people who received proton therapy and 58% of those who received traditional radiation were still alive after 3 years.

How long does it take to recover from proton radiation?

What is the recovery and outlook after proton therapy? Most people return to their daily activities immediately following a proton therapy session. Many people see benefits from this procedure within 2-8 weeks.

What kind of cancer can be treated with proton therapy?

Proton therapy is most commonly used at MSK to treat head and neck cancer and pediatric cancers. We also are using it increasingly to treat spine tumors, breast cancer, sarcoma, brain tumors, and prostate cancer.

What are the disadvantages of proton therapy?

Proton Therapy Side Effects Side effects can develop gradually after treatment, and might include: Sore, reddened skin around the treatment area that can look and feel like a sunburn. Hair loss in the treatment area. Tiredness or low energy.

How do you feel after proton therapy?

You may experience few side effects at first. But after several treatments you may experience fatigue, which can make it feel like your usual activities take more energy or that you have little energy for everyday tasks. You may also notice a sunburn-like skin redness in the area where the proton beams are directed.

Who is a good candidate for proton therapy?

Particularly good candidates for proton therapy are patients with solid tumors near sensitive organs, such as brain, breast and lung cancers. While, for recurrent, pediatric and ocular cancers, proton radiation is viewed as the standard of care.

Does proton radiation make you tired?

Side effects of proton therapy usually develop over time. You may experience few side effects at first. But after several treatments you may experience fatigue, which can make it feel like your usual activities take more energy or that you have little energy for everyday tasks.

Is proton therapy safer than radiation?

Proton therapy appears to be safer and more effective than conventional radiation therapy, because it can deliver a high dose to a very specific area, with minimal impact on surrounding tissues.