Preferred Label : Proton Beam Radiation Therapy;

NCIt synonyms : Proton Radiation Therapy; PBRT;

NCIt related terms : Proton EBRT; Proton; Radiation, Proton Beam; Proton External Beam Radiotherapy; PROTON Therapy; External beam radiation therapy protons (procedure); External Beam Radiotherapy (protons);

NCIt definition : A type of external beam radiation therapy using a beam of protons. It has the advantage of precisely localizing the radiation dose on the targeted tissue and avoiding damage to the healthy surrounding tissues.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of radiation therapy that uses streams of protons (tiny particles with a positive charge) that come from a special machine. This type of radiation kills tumor cells but does not damage nearby tissues. It is used to treat cancers in the head and neck and in organs such as the brain, eye, lung, spine, and prostate. Proton beam radiation is different from x-ray radiation.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000270726; 10611004;

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