Proton Therapy Treatment for Brain Tumors | Mass General Brigham

How does proton therapy for brain tumors work? Learn more about the multiple types of cancerous brain tumors, and how they are tested and treated. Helen Shih, M.D., Medical Director for the Proton Therapy Centers at the Mass General Cancer Center, discusses the effectiveness of proton therapy treatment for brain tumors and why it is important to choose a care team with proven expertise.
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0:00 - Intro
0:21 - What are brain tumors?
0:47 - Who can help me if I have a brain tumor?
1:07 - How are brain tumors treated?
2:06 - What is proton therapy?
2:36 - How does proton therapy treat brain tumors?
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Proton Therapy Treatment for Brain Tumors | Mass General Brigham
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