Condition we treat: Liver cancer
Proton therapy is a type of radiation that has been increasingly used for the treatment of various types of cancer, including liver cancer. Proton therapy is different from conventional X-ray therapy because it sends radiation directly to cancer and causes less harm to the healthy tissue around it.
The normal liver in conventional X-ray therapy (left) receives a higher radiation dose than in proton therapy (right).
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Proton Center (HPSP) offers a highly precise form of proton therapy that uses intensity-modulated pencil beam scanning technology to selectively target liver tumors with high-dose radiation while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue and organs. This is important for liver cancer patients because the liver is sensitive to radiation and may have additional underlying liver diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatitis.
Proton therapy at HPSP treats primary liver tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma, and liver metastases or cancerous tumors that originated elsewhere and have spread to the liver. This non-invasive and convenient treatment allows patients to return to their daily activities quickly.
The benefits of proton therapy for liver cancer treatment include:
- Precise targeting of the tumor only
- Protection of the surrounding healthy tissues and critical organs such as the normal liver, stomach, kidneys, and small intestine
- Maintenance of quality of life during treatment
- Reduction of side effects of treatment, including liver failure, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue
Whether proton therapy is right for you depends on your stage of liver cancer, performance status, pre-existing liver condition, and any underlying health issues. Contact us to schedule a consultation about proton therapy for liver cancer.