Proton Therapy
Proton Therapy (also known as Proton Beam Radiation Therapy) is a type of radiation therapy that uses streams of protons (tiny particles with a positive charge) to kill tumour CELLS but not damage nearby TISSUES.
Description
Proton Therapy is a CLINICAL INTERVENTION.
Proton Therapy (also known as Proton Beam Radiation Therapy) is a type of radiation therapy that uses streams of protons (tiny particles with a positive charge) to kill tumour CELLS but not damage nearby TISSUES. It is used to treat cancers in the head and neck and in other organs such as the brain, eye, lung, spine and prostate.
For further information on Proton Therapy, see the National Cancer Institute website.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Proton Beam Radiation Therapy |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Attribute | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY | references in description Proton Therapy |
| Data Element | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY | references in description Proton Therapy |
| Data Element | CANCER TREATMENT MODALITY (REGISTRATION) | references in description Proton Therapy |
| Attribute | CLINICAL INTERVENTION TYPE | references in description Proton Therapy |
| NHS Business Definition | Proton Therapy | references in description Proton Therapy |
| Attribute | RADIOTHERAPY INTENT | references in description Proton Therapy |
