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Message: [QUOTE="SUbear, post: 3879436, member: 892"] She may want to consider proton radiation rather than conventional. Chief advantage is much lower irradiation to surrounding structures and tissues, also radiation side effects are normally less. Disadvantages are availabilty is limited to like ten or twelve places in the country, and cost can be significantly higher if not covered by insurance. Instead of Xrays(gamma), protons are accelerated to irradiate a specific area using a particle beam accelerator. The beam can be calculated to reach a target area with minimal scatter, exit or entrance damage. Just something I considered when I had my cancer, but my insurance would not cover so I went conventional. [/QUOTE]