Indications that we treat and examinations that we perform

A summary of information on proton therapy for mammary tumors can be downloaded here.

Mammary Tumors
A summary of information on proton therapy for malignant lymphoma can be downloaded here.

Malignant Lymphoma
A summary of information on proton therapy for prostate cancer can be downloaded here.

Prostate Cancer
A summary of information on proton therapy for lung tumors can be downloaded here.

Lung Tumors
A summary of information on proton therapy for head and neck tumors can be downloaded here.

Head and Neck Tumors
A summary of information on proton therapy for gastrointestinal (GIT) tumors can be downloaded here.

GIT Tumors
A summary of information on proton therapy for CNS tumors can be downloaded here.

CNS Tumors
A summary of information on proton therapy for pediatric cancer can be downloaded here.

Tumors in Children
A summary of information on proton therapy for soft tissue and bone sarcomas can be downloaded here.

Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcomas
Fast and accurate diagnostics using modern imaging methods.

Diagnostics

CNS Tumors

Proton radiotherapy differs from photon radiotherapy by the absorption of ionizing radiation in the tissues. In the area of medium and low doses of radiation, proton radiotherapy has a better dose distribution, while in the area of high doses proton radiotherapy has a similar dose distribution as compared to photon radiotherapy. Low and medium doses of radiation are a source of late and very late side effects of radiotherapy. Therefore the use of proton radiotherapy should be considered in situations where the patient is expected to recover and to have a long life expectancy. Another situation in which the use of protons is appropriate is when the cancer located near healthy tissues, which can be damaged by conventional radiation, or when photon radiotherapy does not allow the application of safe doses sufficient to eradicate the tumor.

Surgery is the basic approach to brain cancer treatment. Radicality is the decisive prognostic factor. Partial performance always has worse treatment results and always requires follow-up treatment – either surgery or radiation. Histological examination of the tumour is decisive for further treatment, also for non-radical procedures. Stereotactic biopsy is made if the tumour is evidently inoperable.

Radiotherapy plays an irreplaceable role in the treatment of CNS cancers. In indicated cases, irradiation improves the results after radical or partial resection or for inoperable tumours.

Advantages of proton therapy in CNS tumor irradiation:

Allows to significantly reduce the dose of unwanted radiation to the brain and thus prevent the risk of memory disorders.
Allows to significantly reduce the doses to the optic nerves, thus reducing the risk of vision reduction or loss.
Reduces the risk of hearing impairment or loss, especially in the high frequency range.
Reduces the risk of damage to mental and hormonal functions.
Reduces the likelihood of developing secondary tumors.

Book "Protonová radioterapie", author Pavel Vítek et al., published by Maxdorf

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Book "Co byste měli vědět o rakovině prsu", author Jitka Abrahámová et al., published by Grada

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