What is Proton Beam Radiation?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Radiation Therapy
Proton beam radiation is a type of radiation therapy that utilizes protons instead of photons. Protons are particles believed to deliver more energy at the end of their path versus along the length of their path, as with photons. This allows for the safe delivery of higher doses of radiation.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocular melanoma | 4 | 3 | |
| Adenocarcinoma (non-small cell lung cancer) | 2 | 0 | |
| Astrocytoma | 1 | 1 | |
| Brain tumor | 1 | 1 | |
| Chondrosarcoma | 1 | 1 | |
| Oligodendroglioma | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Proton Beam Radiation
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Hair loss | 2 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | |
| Change in taste | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 |
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