Proton beam: Possible to ease grip on cancers it can be used for, without pushing up healthcare costs for all

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Proton beam: Possible to ease grip on cancers it can be used for, without pushing up healthcare costs for all

SINGAPORE – Proton beam therapy is touted as a precision radiation tool to kill cancer cells, causing less damage to surrounding healthy cells than conventional radiation. Dr Michael Wang, who chairs the division of radiation oncology at the National Cancer Centre Singapore , said PBT reduces radiation exposure to nearby healthy tissues and organs, and it “potentially” reduces the risk of developing secondary cancers due to radiation. So it can be used more aggressively to kill off more cancer cells.Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

Proton beam: Possible to ease grip on cancers it can be used for, without pushing up healthcare costs for all Proton beam: Possible to ease grip on cancers it can be used for, without pushing up healthcare costs for allProton beam: Possible to ease grip on cancers it can be used for, without pushing up healthcare costs for all

 

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