"Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy Shows Benefit for Head and Neck Cancer," The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

In a small study, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that 93 percent of head and neck cancer patients treated with multi-field optimization intensity modulated proton therapy (MFO-IMPT) were cancer-free 28 months after treatment. Side effects typical of standard radiation were also reduced in some cases. These preliminary results suggest that proton therapy may be an effective and less toxic treatment option for patients with head and neck cancer. The Uni...
Source: National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news