Tanya Evangeline Dorothy C

PAPER PRESENTATION ON PROTON THERAPY

This Presentation is done based on Proton Therapy. It's mechanism of action, its clinical application across various cancer types, the potential benefits it offers to patients, its disadvantages and finally conclusion.

PROTON THERAPY SYSTEM

• The three major equipment components of a proton therapy system are the accelerator, the beam transport and the treatment delivery system.
• Clinical proton energies typically range from 60 to 250 MeV to support treatments of various disease sites.
• The Most common accelerators for clinical proton facilities are Cyclotrons and synchrotrons.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF PROTON THERAPY

Precise Targeting: Proton therapy delivers radiation directly to the tumor with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissues, reducing the risk of side effects and complications.

Cost: Proton therapy can be more expensive than traditional radiation therapy, due to high upfront cost of equipment and specialized facilities.

Suitable for Pediatric Patients: Because it reduces radiation exposure to healthy tissues proton therapy is often preferred for children with cancer, minimizing the risk of developmental tissues and secondary malignancies.

Limited Availability: Proton therapy centers are not as widespread as conventional radiation therapy facilities, which may limit accessibility for some patients

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS:

• Periodic Cancer
• Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
• Head and Neck Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Other solid tumors

CONCLUSION:

Proton therapy stands as a Game Changer in cancer treatment.