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: https://www.seattlecca.org/treatments....

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 Xray radiation.

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