Proton Beam Therapy for the Treatment of Tumors
Offered By: Johns Hopkins Medicine via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the advanced radiation treatment of proton beam therapy for tumors in this informative 25-minute video featuring an interview with Dr. Akila Viswanathan, interim director for Johns Hopkins Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences. Learn about the highly precise nature of proton therapy and its advantages over traditional radiation methods, including its ability to focus more energy on the tumor while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. Discover the wide range of cancers that can be treated with proton therapy, such as sarcomas, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancer, and more. Gain insights into the newly opened Johns Hopkins National Proton Therapy Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and its potential impact on cancer treatment. Understand how this cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing radiation oncology and improving patient outcomes.
Syllabus
Proton Beam Therapy for the Treatment of Tumors
Taught by
Johns Hopkins Medicine
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