Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer

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Proton Therapy Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the U.S., but there is good news. If detected early, prostate cancer has a 5-year survival rate of nearly 99%.

Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder in front of the rectum) grow and multiply uncontrollably, damaging surrounding tissue and interfering with the normal function of the prostate. The cancer cells can then spread to other parts of the body.

What is proton therapy for prostate cancer?

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Prostate cancer is a condition which abnormal cells grow and form a malignancy on the prostate. Untreated prostate cancer can metastasize to other parts of the body, including the bones, lymph nodes and, in some cases, the rectum, bladder, and lower ureters.

The prostate gland, found only in men, is located near a man's urethra (just below the bladder and in front of the rectum) and serves many functions including producing seminal fluid (used to nourish and transport sperm), regulating and controlling urine flow by contracting and releasing muscle fibers and depends on adequate levels of testosterone to function properly.

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Side Effects of Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer

While surgery and radiation therapy may have similar outcomes for early-stage prostate cancer, radiation therapy is the primary option for locally advanced prostate cancer and can also be used for localized prostate cancer. For larger or more aggressive tumors, radiation therapy may be used in combination with hormone therapy. At MD Anderson, patients have the option to choose a newer and more precise form of radiation therapy called proton therapy.

Advanced, Targeted Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Only available in thirteen centers in the nation, proton therapy is a powerful treatment for prostate cancer that precisely targets even the most difficult to treat and reach tumors. Proton therapy allows higher doses of radiation to be delivered to the prostate with fewer side effects. Unlike treatment with conventional X-ray therapy (which may require 8 beam angles), treatment with proton therapy can be achieved using just two beams (one right-sided and one left-sided beam).

Benefits of Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer

There are many benefits of proton therapy treatment for prostate cancer at the MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center including:Precise, accurate delivery of even high radiation doses to kill cancerous cells in the prostate.

Minimal impact to surrounding, healthy tissues and vital organs, such as the bladder and rectumLess invasive – treatment is painless and requires no downtime

Provided in a comfortable, outpatient setting with free parking

Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy

Patients who come to MD Anderson's Proton Therapy Center may be treated with pencil beam scanning proton therapy, also called spot-scanning, which is an even more advanced type of proton therapy. Pencil beam proton therapy delivers a single, narrow proton beam (which may be less than a millimeter in diameter) that is magnetically swept across the tumor, depositing the radiation dose like a painter’s brush strokes, without the need to construct beam shaping devices.

cost of proton therapy for prostate cancerUsing rapidly fired pulses, the pencil beam hits each planned spot within the tumor with the prescribed amount of radiation, starting at the deepest layer and working in succession, layer by layer, until the whole tumor is covered. Typical tumors require between 1,000 to 2,000 separate spots arranged in approximately 20 to 30 layers for a single pencil beam treatment. Though highly effective, pencil beam proton therapy treatment takes only a few minutes to deliver.

proton beam therapy prostate cancer side effects

Only available in thirteen centers in the nation, proton therapy is a powerful treatment for prostate cancer that precisely targets even the most difficult to treat and reach tumors. Proton therapy allows higher doses of radiation to be delivered to the prostate with fewer side effects. Unlike treatment with conventional X-ray therapy (which may require 8 beam angles), treatment with proton therapy can be achieved using just two beams (one right-sided and one left-sided beam).

proton therapy side effects for prostate cancer

There are many benefits of proton therapy treatment for prostate cancer at the MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center including:Precise, accurate delivery of even high radiation doses to kill cancerous cells in the prostate.

Minimal impact to surrounding, healthy tissues and vital organs, such as the bladder and rectumLess invasive – treatment is painless and requires no downtime

Provided in a comfortable, outpatient setting with free parking

proton beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Patients who come to MD Anderson's Proton Therapy Center may be treated with pencil beam scanning proton therapy, also called spot-scanning, which is an even more advanced type of proton therapy. Pencil beam proton therapy delivers a single, narrow proton beam (which may be less than a millimeter in diameter) that is magnetically swept across the tumor, depositing the radiation dose like a painter’s brush strokes, without the need to construct beam shaping devices.

proton for prostate cancerUsing rapidly fired pulses, the pencil beam hits each planned spot within the tumor with the prescribed amount of radiation, starting at the deepest layer and working in succession, layer by layer, until the whole tumor is covered. Typical tumors require between 1,000 to 2,000 separate spots arranged in approximately 20 to 30 layers for a single pencil beam treatment. Though highly effective, pencil beam proton therapy treatment takes only a few minutes to deliver.

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While surgery and radiation therapy may have similar outcomes for early-stage prostate cancer, radiation therapy is the primary option for locally advanced prostate cancer and can also be used for localized prostate cancer. For larger or more aggressive tumors, radiation therapy may be used in combination with hormone therapy. At MD Anderson, patients have the option to choose a newer and more precise form of radiation therapy called proton therapy.

proton treatment for prostate cancer side effects

Only available in thirteen centers in the nation, proton therapy is a powerful treatment for prostate cancer that precisely targets even the most difficult to treat and reach tumors. Proton therapy allows higher doses of radiation to be delivered to the prostate with fewer side effects. Unlike treatment with conventional X-ray therapy (which may require 8 beam angles), treatment with proton therapy can be achieved using just two beams (one right-sided and one left-sided beam).

proton beam for prostate cancerThere are many benefits of proton therapy treatment for prostate cancer at the MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center including:Precise, accurate delivery of even high radiation doses to kill cancerous cells in the prostate.

Minimal impact to surrounding, healthy tissues and vital organs, such as the bladder and rectumLess invasive – treatment is painless and requires no downtime

Provided in a comfortable, outpatient setting with free parking

prostate cancer proton

Patients who come to MD Anderson's Proton Therapy Center may be treated with pencil beam scanning proton therapy, also called spot-scanning, which is an even more advanced type of proton therapy. Pencil beam proton therapy delivers a single, narrow proton beam (which may be less than a millimeter in diameter) that is magnetically swept across the tumor, depositing the radiation dose like a painter’s brush strokes, without the need to construct beam shaping devices.

prostate cancer proton treatmentUsing rapidly fired pulses, the pencil beam hits each planned spot within the tumor with the prescribed amount of radiation, starting at the deepest layer and working in succession, layer by layer, until the whole tumor is covered. Typical tumors require between 1,000 to 2,000 separate spots arranged in approximately 20 to 30 layers for a single pencil beam treatment. Though highly effective, pencil beam proton therapy treatment takes only a few minutes to deliver.

proton beam prostate cancer

Only available in thirteen centers in the nation, proton therapy is a powerful treatment for prostate cancer that precisely targets even the most difficult to treat and reach tumors. Proton therapy allows higher doses of radiation to be delivered to the prostate with fewer side effects. Unlike treatment with conventional X-ray therapy (which may require 8 beam angles), treatment with proton therapy can be achieved using just two beams (one right-sided and one left-sided beam).

proton radiation prostate cancerThere are many benefits of proton therapy treatment for prostate cancer at the MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center including:Precise, accurate delivery of even high radiation doses to kill cancerous cells in the prostate.

Minimal impact to surrounding, healthy tissues and vital organs, such as the bladder and rectumLess invasive – treatment is painless and requires no downtime

Provided in a comfortable, outpatient setting with free parking

proton radiation treatment for prostate cancer

Patients who come to MD Anderson's Proton Therapy Center may be treated with pencil beam scanning proton therapy, also called spot-scanning, which is an even more advanced type of proton therapy. Pencil beam proton therapy delivers a single, narrow proton beam (which may be less than a millimeter in diameter) that is magnetically swept across the tumor, depositing the radiation dose like a painter’s brush strokes, without the need to construct beam shaping devices.

proton beam radiation for prostate cancerUsing rapidly fired pulses, the pencil beam hits each planned spot within the tumor with the prescribed amount of radiation, starting at the deepest layer and working in succession, layer by layer, until the whole tumor is covered. Typical tumors require between 1,000 to 2,000 separate spots arranged in approximately 20 to 30 layers for a single pencil beam treatment. Though highly effective, pencil beam proton therapy treatment takes only a few minutes to deliver.

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Patients who come to MD Anderson's Proton Therapy Center may be treated with pencil beam scanning proton therapy, also called spot-scanning, which is an even more advanced type of proton therapy. Pencil beam proton therapy delivers a single, narrow proton beam (which may be less than a millimeter in diameter) that is magnetically swept across the tumor, depositing the radiation dose like a painter’s brush strokes, without the need to construct beam shaping devices.

prostate cancer proton treatmentUsing rapidly fired pulses, the pencil beam hits each planned spot within the tumor with the prescribed amount of radiation, starting at the deepest layer and working in succession, layer by layer, until the whole tumor is covered. Typical tumors require between 1,000 to 2,000 separate spots arranged in approximately 20 to 30 layers for a single pencil beam treatment. Though highly effective, pencil beam proton therapy treatment takes only a few minutes to deliver.

proton beam prostate cancer

Only available in thirteen centers in the nation, proton therapy is a powerful treatment for prostate cancer that precisely targets even the most difficult to treat and reach tumors. Proton therapy allows higher doses of radiation to be delivered to the prostate with fewer side effects. Unlike treatment with conventional X-ray therapy (which may require 8 beam angles), treatment with proton therapy can be achieved using just two beams (one right-sided and one left-sided beam).

proton radiation prostate cancerThere are many benefits of proton therapy treatment for prostate cancer at the MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center including:Precise, accurate delivery of even high radiation doses to kill cancerous cells in the prostate.

Minimal impact to surrounding, healthy tissues and vital organs, such as the bladder and rectumLess invasive – treatment is painless and requires no downtime

Provided in a comfortable, outpatient setting with free parking

proton radiation treatment for prostate cancer

Patients who come to MD Anderson's Proton Therapy Center may be treated with pencil beam scanning proton therapy, also called spot-scanning, which is an even more advanced type of proton therapy. Pencil beam proton therapy delivers a single, narrow proton beam (which may be less than a millimeter in diameter) that is magnetically swept across the tumor, depositing the radiation dose like a painter’s brush strokes, without the need to construct beam shaping devices.

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