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What Other Types of Cancer Are There?
In addition to common cancers such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer, there are also many rare or less common types of cancer that require attention, including melanoma, neuroblastoma, and thyroid cancer.
Proton Therapy for Other Cancers
Due to its unique physical properties, proton therapy offers several advantages over conventional radiation therapy. Proton beams can be tailored based on the shape, size, and depth of the tumor, allowing for highly precise targeting and treatment while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
As a result, proton therapy is not only suitable for common types of cancer such as head and neck cancers, breast cancer, and prostate cancer, but it is also applicable to rare or anatomically challenging tumors, such as ocular (eye) tumors and atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors (ATRT).
Although rare cancers have a lower incidence, their diagnosis and treatment often present significant challenges. Early detection and specialized care are critical for improving outcomes in these patients. Advances in proton therapy offer new hope for treating rare cancers. As technology continues to evolve, proton therapy not only helps improve prognosis but also reduces treatment-related pain and side effects—ultimately enhancing the quality of life for patients facing rare or difficult-to-treat cancers.
As a result, proton therapy is not only suitable for common types of cancer such as head and neck cancers, breast cancer, and prostate cancer, but it is also applicable to rare or anatomically challenging tumors, such as ocular (eye) tumors and atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors (ATRT).
Although rare cancers have a lower incidence, their diagnosis and treatment often present significant challenges. Early detection and specialized care are critical for improving outcomes in these patients. Advances in proton therapy offer new hope for treating rare cancers. As technology continues to evolve, proton therapy not only helps improve prognosis but also reduces treatment-related pain and side effects—ultimately enhancing the quality of life for patients facing rare or difficult-to-treat cancers.
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