Nebraska's first cancer-zapping proton beam system will 'revolutionize' regional access to therapy

Nebraska's first cancer-zapping proton beam system will 'revolutionize' regional access to therapy

The technology, which in the past had been limited by size and cost, provides targeted doses of radiation to tumors, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues and reducing side effects.

#343 – The evolving role of radiation: advancements in cancer treatment, emerging low-dose treatments for arthritis, tendonitis, and injuries, and addressing misconceptions | Sanjay Mehta, M.D.

“We don't have that deficit like we did 20 years ago when our fields weren't as precise. It was the shotgun approach versus our sniper approach.”‒ Sanjay Mehta The post #343 – The evolving role of radiation: advancements in cancer treatment, emerging low-dose treatments for arthritis, tendonitis, and injuries, and addressing misconceptions | Sanjay Mehta, M.D. appeared first on Peter Attia.