Did you know that the benefits of proton radiation are based on physical principles and the properties of protons?
This is because we can stop the protons exactly and in the place where we need them, which is called target volume. In your case, in the breast, chest wall and draining lymph nodes. Healthy tissues around the breast, especially the heart and left lung, are affected minimally or not at all.
Proton therapy for breast cancer is able to:
- minimise the risk of adverse effects on the heart, lungs and spinal cord,
- guarantee precise coverage of the irradiated area,
- mitigate the risk of the development of secondary tumours,
- reduce the risk of complications after treatment,
- may offer a gentle, effective, and painless treatment.
