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DESIGNING AMERICA'S FIRST PRIVATELY OWNED PROTON THERAPY CENTER
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Healthcare Design
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May 1, 2008
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What are the design requirements for high-tech cancer care?
Proton therapy treatment centers are opening the door to a new era in radiation treatment for cancer patients. Proton therapy targets a controlled beam of protons at malignant tumors to kill and to halt the reproduction of cancer cells. This technology differs from X-ray radiation in that it causes less harm to healthy tissues and organs and more harm to malignant growths. The ability of this technology to precisely target tumors makes it an attractive option for treating cancers growing near vital organs. The noninvasive, painless procedure is also favored for use with children because it reduces their need for radiation and thus ...
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