Proton Therapy: An Overview

Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation treatment. In the treatment of cancer, radiation therapy works by attacking a cancer cell’s DNA, inhibiting growth and reproduction. While [...]

The Bragg Peak

The Bragg Peak serves as the foundation for proton therapy. Proton beam therapy delivers a high dose of radiation to a very localized site. Protons, unlike x-rays, decelerate faster than photons. [...]