Transcript Proton Therapy for Patients with Cancer Talk to your doctor about

Proton Therapy for Patients with Prostate Cancer
Talk to your doctor about how proton therapy can help.
Precision Therapy. Few Side Effects.
Proton therapy is a next-generation radiation treatment that precisely targets tumors, minimizing
radiation to healthy tissue and improving the lives of patients with cancer.
Effective in treating prostate cancer.
Depending on the stage of your cancer and other health factors considered by your physician, men
with prostate cancer may be candidates for proton therapy, Prostate cancer can be treated with
surgery, standard x-ray radiation therapy, or radioactive seeds (brachytherapy).
Proton therapy is an excellent radiation treatment option. With protons, a higher dose can be
delivered directly to the prostate for better tumor control while largely sparing the rectum and bladder
from excess radiation.
When talking to your doctor about treatment options, it is important to consider all treatment
modalities. Discuss your options with your doctor.
Discussion Questions
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Is proton therapy right for me? What are the pros and cons?
How does proton therapy compare with my other options?
How long would my treatment last – at each appointment and the entire course?
What does the treatment look like?
What is the long-term outcome of proton therapy?
Will I feel the protons?
Can I use it in conjunction with other treatments?
What are side effects?
Do most insurance plans cover proton therapy?
Call SCCA Proton Therapy at
1-877-897-7628 to set up a
consultation.
Prostate Cancer Treatment with Protons
With proton therapy, the healthy tissue around the
tumor and the critical organs have been spared any
additional radiation.
Grey/white area indicates no radiation exposure.