Advanced Oncotherapy – Large increase in pediatric patients treated with proton therapy

From Oncology Nurse Advisor: Results from a new nationwide survey indicate a steady increase in the number of pediatric patients who are being treated with proton radiation therapy for cancerous and noncancerous tumors. The research was presented during the 54th Annual Conference of the Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group (PTCOG). Based on a survey of all […]

New survey shows 36-percent increase in pediatric patients treated with proton therapy

Most pediatric proton patients are younger than 10, with brain and spinal cord tumors Results from a new nationwide survey indicate a steady increase in the number of pediatric patients who are being treated with proton radiation therapy for cancerous and non-cancerous tumors. The research, led by Andrew L. Chang, M.D., medical director of pediatrics […]