Proton therapy is useful for treating tumors that have not spread and are near important parts of the body. For instance, cancers near the brain and spinal cord. It is also used for treating children because it lessens the chance of harming healthy, growing tissue.

Does proton therapy really work?

And proton therapy appeared to work as well as traditional radiation therapy to treat cancer and preserve life. After 3 years, 46% of patients in the proton therapy group and 49% of those in the traditional radiation therapy group were cancer free.

Does insurance cover proton therapy?

Proton therapy is covered in the United States by Medicare and many insurance providers. MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center accepts several major insurance plans as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Our patient access specialists can work with your insurance carrier to define your benefits.

How long is proton therapy treatment?

Each proton therapy session lasts about 30 minutes, and you can expect to be at the Roberts Proton Therapy Center for about one hour total for each session. Most people receive treatment five days a week for several weeks.

What is proton therapy treatment?

Proton Therapy Treatment. Proton therapy has become a trusted method for accurately targeting tumors and minimizing damage to healthy tissues, thus reducing the risk of side effects and providing improved quality of life both during and following treatment.

Why choose MD Anderson proton therapy center?

The MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center provides patients with the most advanced form of radiation treatment available in a comfortable, caring environment that is easy to find and easy to access. No two tumors are identical, so we customize the proton beam to target a patient’s unique tumor location, size and shape.

How do I contact proton global network?

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Will I feel the radiation during proton therapy?

You won’t be able to feel the radiation during your proton therapy treatment. Once your treatment session is complete, you can go about your day. You won’t be radioactive or give off radiation. Side effects of radiation usually develop over time. You may experience few side effects at first.