Prostate Cancer Treatment at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center - Proton Therapy

This video explains the process of being treated for prostate cancer at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center - Proton Therapy. From initial diagnosis and medical records acquisition to treatment, the video should address questions you may have about proton therapy for prostate cancer. More information here: www.seattlecca....
Proton therapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses beams of protons (tiny particles with a positive charge) to kill tumor cells. This type of treatment can reduce the amount of radiation damage to healthy tissue near a tumor. It is used to treat cancers of the head and neck and organs such as the brain, eye, lung, spine, and prostate. Proton beam radiation is different from standard X-ray radiation.
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