What is proton therapy?

Also known as: proton beam therapy.

Proton therapy is a form of radiation therapy for cancer that offers highly targeted treatment with fewer risks of side effects. It’s a potential treatment for many different forms of cancer.


Reviewed by: Matthew David Hall, MD

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