Proton Therapy Saves Critical Areas of Body (IMAGE)

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Proton Therapy Saves Critical Areas of Body

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Proton beam therapy, newly available at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health, is the most precise form of radiation treatment that works by releasing energy precisely at the location of the tumor and limiting radiation exposure to surrounding areas, which is particularly important for those with cancers of the brain, spine and eyes.

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