E-Survey: Current Status of Proton Beam Therapy in USA

The clinical use of Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) in the management cancer is increasing worldwide. USA has high number proton therapy centres and this growing with new under development. This study expresses views experts from 12 US cities based 9 states respect to role treatment. An E-survey was conducted assess clinical, technical, educational, organizational resources strategies -based facilities recognize patters practice. attempted identify tumours which are more likely benefit beam compared Photon Therapy. Breast, Brain Lung cancers also studied. intended find what improvements needed ensure efficient treatment planning, delivery dosimetry. first its kind USA.