Proton Therapy for Esophageal Cancer Treatment
Esophageal cancer treatment depends on many things, including the stage of the cancer and the general health of the patient. Typically, a combination of modalities is used and can include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. The precision of proton therapy allows physicians to deliver the prescribed radiation dose to the targeted area of the esophagus, while avoiding unnecessary radiation to surrounding healthy tissue and vitals organs.