Proton therapy is an advanced type of radiation therapy device that uses beams of protons (positively charged particles within an atom) to destroy cancer cells.<br /><br />Unlike conventional radiotherapy, which uses X-rays, protons deliver a very precise dose of radiation to the tumor without causing significant damage to surrounding healthy tissue.<br /><br />How does proton therapy work?<br />• Protons are accelerated using a machine called a cyclotron or synchrotron.<br />• The beams are directed at the patient's body with high precision.<br />• Protons release their greatest energy when they reach a specific depth within the body (a point known as the Bragg Peak).<br />• This allows the doctor to precisely target the tumor without affecting tissues before or after the tumor.<br /><br />The importance of proton therapy:<br />• Greater accuracy in targeting the tumor.<br />• Fewer side effects because healthy tissue is exposed to less radiation.<br />• Ideal for treating sensitive tumors such as:<br />• Brain tumors.<br />• Eye tumors.<br />• Pediatric tumors.<br />• Spine, head, and neck tumors<br /><br />When is it used?<br />• When the tumor is close to sensitive organs (such as the brain or spinal cord).<br />• To treat children, as their bodies are more sensitive to radiation.<br />• In some cancers that have not responded to conventional radiation therapy