Proton Beam Therapy TREATMENT - Prostate Cancer Part 2/2

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In this episode of SingHealth Answers All - Prostate Cancer, we dive deeper into the treatment of this condition. Proton Beam Therapy - What are the unique factors about Proton Beam Therapy, why is it considered the GOLD standard of care? Most importantly, how does it work? Follow along as Dr Jeffrey Tuan from National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) takes us on a tour of the Goh Cheng Liang Proton Therapy Centre.

By using Proton Beam Therapy, doctors will be able to precisely target the cancer, at a designated depth within the tumour, which reduces the risk of damage to the nearby healthy tissue. This treatment is not only just for Prostate Cancers. Proton Therapy is also be suitable for childhood cancers and tumours that are close to vital organs.

TIMESTAMPS:
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00:00 Introduction
00:15 What is Proton Therapy?
00:47 Is Proton Therapy suitable for all Prostate Cancer patients?
01:24 How is Proton Therapy planned and delivered?
02:29 Cancers that Proton Therapy can treat
02:54 Outro

Resources:
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https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient...
https://www.singhealth.com.sg/news/pa...
-https://www.nccs.com.sg/patient-care/...
https://www.healthxchange.sg/cancer/p...

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The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 19 June 2024. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.