Proton vs. Conventional Beam Therapy
Conventional Radiation Therapy
Targeted Radiation Therapy
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Proton beam delivers minimal dose in front of the tumor, maximum close to the tumor region and no dose behind it.
Conventional beam therapy delivers X-ray radiation along the entire path through the patient, affecting healthy tissue along the way.
Conventional Radiation Therapy
Deposits most energy before target and continues to deposit energy after target.
Targeted Proton Therapy
Deposits most energy on target and zero energy beyond target.