FAQ

Proton therapy is highly precise, effectively eliminating malignant cells while safeguarding nearby tissue. It can treat a wide range of cancers, reducing the risk of side effects and complications and improving patients’ quality of life.

TMU Proton Therapy Center has Taiwan’s first superconducting proton therapy system. Its small and fully underground design makes it very special and is the first proton therapy center located in the big city of Taiwan. This means patients do not need to travel far for treatment, making things easier for them. With this advanced technology, TMU is becoming an internationally recognized center for cancer treatment.

Proton therapy is mostly used for cancers that have not spread, such as those in the brain, spine, head and neck, chest, stomach area, urinary system, reproductive system, bones, and lymph nodes. It works well with other treatments like surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Your doctor will create a treatment plan specifically designed for each patient’s needs.

Yes. Proton therapy can be combined with other treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy to achieve better results. Your doctor will design the best treatment plan based on your specific condition and personal needs.

Proton therapy works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, preventing them from growing and dividing. Cancer cells are easier to damage with radiation because they grow faster and repair themselves less effectively. The proton beam targets cancer cells directly, causing permanent damage and killing the cells.

Compared to conventional radiation therapy, proton therapy is more precise and does less harm to healthy tissue. This precision makes proton therapy especially good for children, as it lowers the risk of problems with growth, hormone balance, thinking ability, and the chance of developing new cancers.

The duration of treatment depends on each patient and the type of cancer. Typically, patients receive treatment from Monday to Friday for about four to eight weeks. Each daily treatment session usually takes 10 to 40 minutes. The exact treatment schedule will be decided by the medical team based on the patient’s condition.

You can call or visit our center. We will give you professional advice based on your situation.

Different doctors have different backgrounds and clinical experiences. Some doctors may be more familiar with proton therapy, while others might prefer other treatments. This could be because they have more experience and confidence in other methods, or because their patients have had good results with other treatments in the past.

If you are interested in proton therapy, you can talk further with your doctor or contact our center directly. We can help you understand whether proton therapy is suitable for you, and explain its benefits and limitations.

Proton therapy is no longer considered experimental. It has become a well-established radiation therapy used widely in hospitals and medical centers around the world. Proton therapy is supported by many years of research, clinical experience, and data.

Pencil beam scanning is a highly precise radiation therapy method. It uses a thin proton beam, like drawing with a pencil, to carefully target the tumor. It uses magnetic fields to control the beam and adjusts according to the size, shape, and location of the tumor. This means it can target only the tumor while avoiding healthy tissues nearby, improving treatment results and reducing side effects.

Yes, TMU Proton Center offers support groups for patients and their families. For more details, please contact our center’s navigator nurses.