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Proton therapy is as effective as standard photon or X-ray radiotherapy at treating the most common type of malignant brain tumor in children - and causes fewer long-term side effects.
Researchers found proton therapy is just as effective as conventional radiotherapy for treating pediatric medulloblastoma, and the treatment also causes fewer side effects.This was the conclusion of a trial led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston and published in The Lancet Oncology.
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Over 2024, the Global Market for Proton Therapy is Expected to Reach Valuation of US$ 3 Billion7/30/2017 Over 2024, the Global Market for Proton Therapy is Expected to Reach Valuation of US$ 3 Billion  Concurrent chemotherapy, proton therapy improves survival in patients with advanced lung cancer7/29/2017 Concurrent chemotherapy, proton therapy improves survival in patients with advanced lung cancer
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Proton Tx Plus Chemo Seen Beneficial in NSCLC Median overall survival of 26.5 months in inoperable stage III disease https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/lungcancer/66789  “Tell Insurers: Fight Cancer, Not Me” campaign issues letters to insurers seeking clarity on current proton therapy coverage policies and approval processes
By Alliance for Proton Therapy Access | July 25, 2017 Read More SIGN PETITION TESTIMONIALS Hospital Impact—Cancer patients deserve fair, timely coverage decisions for proton therapy7/27/2017  Even as proton therapy is increasingly used to treat certain cancers, many insurers still refuse to cover it. (Michael Bonert/CC BY-SA 3.0). FierceHealthcare
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