Paediatric proton therapy

Proton therapy for paediatric medulloblastoma.

Radiation oncology has changed greatly in recent decades, driven mainly by technical advances in treatment planning and delivery. Proton radiation therapy is a further advance; however, it is more expensive than traditional photon therapy and its critics argue that its costs are not justifi ed. Proton therapy is distinct from traditional photon or x-ray-based therapy since the physical properti...

Proton therapy in paediatric oncology: an Irish perspective.

BACKGROUND Proton therapy (PT) is a radiotherapy treatment modality that uses protons, rather than conventional photons. PT is often used in paediatric oncology due to its reported capability to reduce acute and late adverse treatment effects. As PT is unavailable in Ireland, patients are referred abroad for treatment. AIMS To: (1) produce a descriptive study of Irish children referred abroad...

Proton Therapy of eye using MCNPX code

Introduction: Proton radiotherapy is the one of advanced teletherapy methods. The protons deposit their maximum energy in a position called Bragg peak. Therefore, for treatment of cancer, the tumor should be placed at the Bragg peak or SOBP. The scattered photons and neutrons is a challenge in proton radiotherapy. The aim of this study is calculation of absorbed dose from scatt...

Proton Therapy

Paediatric pharmacy—drug therapy

S afe and effective drug treatment for children requires an understanding of the wide variability and constant changes in pharmacokinetic handling and pharmacodynamic response to drugs that occur during the time from birth to adulthood. An awareness of, and empathy with, the problems and challenges of drug administration throughout childhood is essential if the pharmacist is to be competent and...