The founder and lead surgeon of the North Texas Cancer Center at Wise talks about the benefits.

Decatur, TX, Aug – As proton beam therapy becomes more widely available in the United States, more cancer patients are finding themselves wondering if this cutting-edge treatment can really make a difference in their lives. Researchers have found this form of radiation can effectively stop cancer in its tracks while sparing a greater percentage of healthy tissue than other forms of treatment currently available.

“Proton beam therapy is becoming more widely accepted for use in a variety of cancers,” explains Dr. Gregory Echt, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas Cancer Center at Wise. “From prostate cancer to certain forms of childhood cancer, this highly targeted option is gaining ground.”

Proton beam therapy operates in the same manner as standard radiation therapy with a few key twists. The treatment type irradiates diseased cells in an effort to eradicate them, stop their division and ultimate spread. While healthy cells are caught in the crossfire, just as they are with traditional radiation, proton beam therapy offers a much more precise targeting method. The bottom line is an ability to more readily spare healthy tissue while still attaining the goal of killing cancer cells.

“Proton beam therapy has undergone extensive testing with very positive results so far,” says Dr. Echt. “As more centers across the country make this treatment available, its use is being more widely accepted. Favored, when available and indicated, for its ability to lower side-effect risks, proton beam therapy may offer a way to balance treatment needs with quality of life concerns.”

People who are diagnosed with cancer are urged to discuss treatment plans with their healthcare providers. Where available, proton beam therapy may provide a way to effectively battle cancer while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible in the process.

About North Texas Cancer Center at Wise
North Texas Cancer Center at Wise, a division of Choice Cancer Care, is now operating as the Cancer Center at Wise Regional and is one of the most renowned cancer treatment centers in Texas. The center unites some of the best cancer doctors and surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists. Our expert team delivers superior cancer treatment in Texas, with the best results available.