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[Heavy charged particle radiotherapy--proton beam].

Takashi Ogino1

  • 1Division of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa 277-8577, Japan.

Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|January 10, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Proton beam therapy (PBT) offers precise radiation delivery for various cancers, building on a 50-year history. This advanced treatment shows superiority for specific tumors, with ongoing clinical and technological development expected.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology

Context:

  • Proton beam therapy (PBT) leverages the Bragg peak phenomenon for precise radiation delivery.
  • PBT shares biological characteristics with X-rays, simplifying its clinical application.
  • With over 50 years of history and more than 35,000 patients treated globally, PBT has a significant track record.

Purpose:

  • To review the historical development and clinical efficacy of proton beam therapy.
  • To highlight the therapeutic advantages of PBT in treating specific cancer types.

Summary:

  • The advent of hospital-based, medically dedicated proton therapy facilities, starting in the 1990s, marked a significant advancement.
  • Clinical outcomes worldwide demonstrate the superior therapeutic value of PBT compared to conventional treatments for ocular melanoma, skull base sarcoma, head and neck cancers, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and prostate cancer.

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Impact:

  • PBT has established itself as a superior treatment option for several challenging cancers.
  • Future advancements in both clinical application and technology are anticipated for proton beam therapy.