

Breast Cancer
Proton therapy for breast cancer lowers the risk of side effects by delivering significantly less radiation to surrounding organs like the heart and lungs, compared to traditional radiation (x-ray/IMRT).
When treating breast cancer, a patient’s treatment plan will often include a combination of treatment methods, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Proton therapy is a safe and effective an alternative to traditional radiation therapy that shows remarkable advantages for the patient’s quality of life.
The precision of proton therapy allows physicians to deliver the prescribed radiation dose to the targeted area of the breast, while avoiding unnecessary radiation to healthy tissue and vital organs. This is especially important for patients with left-sided breast cancer, where the cancer is closer to the heart and lungs. Proton therapy minimizes damage to those vital organs and lowers the risk of side effects during and after treatment.
88% less radiation dose to the heart for left sided breast cancer.2,6
44% reduction in clinically significant radiation doses to the lung.2
90% of partial breast irradiation cases result in good to excellent cosmetic outcomes at 5 years.4
Well tolerated – Less than 4% serious side effects (grade 3) in locally advanced breast cancer.2
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Telehealth now available. Speak to a physician from the safety of your own home. For information or to schedule a consultation, contact us to speak with a Cancer Care Expert.