Monday, November 9, 2009

Cancer

The Promise of Proton-Beam Therapy

This radiation treatment for cancer pinpoints tumors with precision—but not everyone can get it

Posted April 16, 2008
A radiation therapist at M.D. Anderson moves Glaros into position. The rotating device above him, which is connected to a particle accelerator, will fire protons at his tumor.

A radiation therapist at M.D. Anderson moves Glaros into position. The rotating device above him, which is connected to a particle accelerator, will fire protons at his tumor. (Joel Salcido for USN&WR)

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Cancer Videos

Video: Understanding Chemotherapy

Understanding Chemotherapy

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Cancer Treatments

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Video: What Is Breast Cancer?

What Is Breast Cancer?

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Video: Skin Cancer Basics

Skin Cancer Basics

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