Proton Radiotherapy for Tonsil Tumors

The objective of modern oncological treatment is to ensure patients the maximum chance of recovery while minimising adverse effects related to the treatment. Today, this goal can be achieved with proton therapy. Proton therapy is gentler because it can reduce the exposure of surrounding tissues and organs to unwanted radiation and thus limit the risk of treatment-related complications.

Proton therapy is exceptional, in particular, because it demonstrably reduces the risk of side effects associated with other types of treatment while also rendering excellent treatment results. It is very beneficial, e.g., for the treatment of tonsil tumours, where it enables delivery of the dose necessary for tumour destruction.

Proton therapy:

• reduces the risk of swallowing difficulties and maintains the ability to swallow,
• significantly reduces unwanted exposure of the spinal cord by up to 80% and prevents the development of myelopathy,
• reduces radiation doses to the salivary glands, so the patient does not lose saliva,
• reduces radiation doses to the teeth and jaws and reduces the risk of increased tooth decay,
• significantly reduces unwanted radiation to other tissues in the oral cavity (cheeks, tongue) and reduces the risk of inflammation, ulcers, fistula or secondary tumours.