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Proton Therapy Shows Strong Survival Results for Lung Cancer
Key Takeaways
- Multi-institutional data shows proton therapy achieves survival rates comparable to or better than conventional radiation for lung cancer
- Protons deposit energy at a precise depth, sparing the heart, esophagus, and healthy lung tissue from radiation damage
- As proton therapy centers multiply and costs decline, the evidence increasingly supports real clinical benefits over theoretical advantages
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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via medicalxpress.com
