proton beam therapy

proton beam therapy
radiotherapy using a beam of protons, which penetrates tissues with minimal energy deposition before the beam reaches a certain depth (Bragg peak), thus localizing the dose to the target area and minimizing irradiation of surrounding tissues.

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