The Proton Clinical Research Center at Shandong Cancer Hospital affiliated with Shandong First Medical University has successfully treated more than 300 cancer patients with proton therapy over the past five months and achieved remarkable results. Notably, it has "Precision particle therapies, such as proton therapy, can help treat most childhood cancers, including those in the brain stem," Yu said. But …
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The Apollo Proton Cancer Centre has partnered with Ion Beam Applications SA, a Belgium-based manufacturer of advanced proton therapy systems. The APCC said through the collaboration, which will be effective from July 15, it aims to train oncologists on proton beam therapy and facilitate the development of cancer care. Preetha Reddy, executive vice-chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd., said: “We are …
Cancer patients in India face twin challenges when it comes to accessing proton beam therapy : there are not enough facilities offering the treatment, and the cost can run into tens of lakhs of rupees. The privately-run Apollo Hospital said on Tuesday that it has treated up to 900 patients in its Chennai-based Proton Cancer Centre, of which 47% of …