Download Proton Beam Therapy for Lung Cancer

COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL RADIOTHERAPY,
PROTON THERAPY IS THE SAFER CHOICE.
The overall objective of radiation therapy is to destroy
cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. Non-small cell
lung cancer is a relatively radio-resistant tumour. It is generally located near very radio-sensitive organs like the
lungs, heart, spinal cord, oesophagus and other areas. The
sensitivity of these organs limits the dose of radiation,
because there is a risk of unwanted damage and related
health complications. Conventional radiotherapy inevitably causes side effects and healthy tissue is also unnecessarily exposed to radiation.
Ultra-modern technology, highest
level of clinical expertise, exceptional
quality of care, and an individualised
approach. The Proton Therapy Center
in Prague is a lot more than just
a hospital.
Proton Therapy Center Czech s.r.o.
Budínova 2437/1A, Prague 8, 180 00
Phone Contact: +420 222 999 000
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Dose distribution comparisons in advanced lung cancer
In contrast to conventional radiotherapy, a proton beam
can stop with millimetre precision where it is truly needed. Proton radiation accurately targets the tumour and
other tissues that may need treatment (such as lymph
nodes in the mediastinum) while surrounding healthy
tissue receives much less radiation. Proton beams can reduce radiation to the lungs by up to 60%, the oesophagus
by 30% and the heart by as much as 70%.
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Proton Beam Therapy
for Lung Cancer
A Modern, Safe and Effective
Treatment
Proton therapy for early stage lung cancer
produces results comparable to surgery.
Local control of the disease is around 95%,
with less side effects such as breathing
impairment.
How is lung cancer treated?
Being diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, radiation is recommended alone or in combination with chemotherapy. This treatment can be given more gently than ever
before. Proton beam radiation reduces radiation exposure
to surrounding tissues compared with conventional radiotherapy, and the dose of radiation to the tumour can be increased, additionally raising the chance of a cure.
Please be aware that:
Worldwide, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in men and women. In many patients, the
disease is diagnosed at an advanced stage and this means
that the effectiveness of treatment is reduced. Conventional
radiotherapy being applied to the tumour and unnecessarily
to healthy tissue has a higher risk of causing acute and late
side effects. This can result in breathing and swallowing
difficulties, persistent cough, fatigue, loss of appetite and
weight, and an increased risk of ischaemic heart disease
(myocardial infarction) may occur.
“Proton Therapy is a new method and
the most powerful tool of radiotherapy
that increases the chance of
completely eradicating lung tumours.
It reduces additionally short and long
term side effects such as breathing
impairments.”
Dr. Barbora Ondrová
Paediatric Radiation Oncologist
Proton Therapy Center, Prague,
Czech Republic.
Proton therapy – a complete revolution in
contemporary radiotherapy.
Sensitive organs located near the tumour limit the dose
of radiation that can be given, because there is a risk of
unwanted damage to these areas, with acute and late side
effects. Protons are more accurate and the dose to surrounding organs is reduced. Proton therapy as a new method of
radiotherapy is the pinnacle of advanced technology, and
allows physicians to provide a safer and more effective treatment than conventional radiotherapy. In some patients,
proton therapy offers the possibility of increasing doses
and thus a greater chance of achieving local control.
THE BENEFITS OF PROTON THERAPY FOR PATIENTS
WITH NON-SMALL CELL CARCINOMA:
For early stage:
• Irradiation using fewer fields - meaning a shorter treatment time
• Dose reduction to normal tissues, especially the lungs reducing the risk and intensity of radiation pneumonitis
and other side effects
For advanced stage:
• The possibility of giving a higher dose to the target volume, thus increasing the chances of achieving local control
• Dose reduction to healthy tissue - thus resulting in
less frequent and less severe side-effects like breathing
troubles
• The possibility of hypofractionation is the biggest advantage with higher dosages, higher cure rates, shorter treatment times and less side effects
PROTON THERAPY can:
• Reduce the dose to the lungs by 60%
• Reduce the dose to the oesophagus by 30%
• Reduce the dose to the heart by up to 70%
Protect your lungs and vital organs with proton therapy.
The Proton Therapy Center in Prague
offers oncological treatment, oncological
care, and also full primary diagnostic
services.
PROTON THERAPY IS PARTICULARLY SUITABLE
AS:
• Stand-alone radiotherapy for patients with early non-small cell lung cancer and even those not suitable for
surgery
• Stand-alone radiotherapy or combined with chemotherapy for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer
• Special cases of small cell lung cancer combined with
chemotherapy
DURING TREATMENT:
The treatment is performed on an outpatient basis. Treatment time takes from several days up to 5 weeks, depending on the stage of the disease. Each visit does not
take more than 45 minutes, but beam delivery is only a
question of minutes.
A qualified patient management team arranges accommodation services during your stay in Prague and supports
travel arrangements, organising visas or local sightseeing
and tours.