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@jeffmarc
Proton therapy is not considered experimental, it has been around for 50+ years. It is not specialized either as it has been used on many different types of cancer. Just another tool to use in the cancer fight. A lot of the larger hospitals in any state should have access to a Proton machine.
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@clevelandguy
Also in your comment about waiting several years I guess after xray based radiation before you can use Proton if that is what you are referring to is also not true. As soon as a few weeks after xray has maxed out an area you can use Proton technology. The 3-4 weeks is usually to do more MRI mapping required to pinpoint the area.
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@clevelandguy
That comment was not about proton therapy in general since it’s been around so long.
It was specifically referencing using proton therapy for retreatment of areas that had already been radiated.