Irradiation Proton

Despite the fact that proton irradiation is considered quite safe for health, this procedure is not always painless. For example, proton irradiation can be used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, lymphogranulomatosis and other pathologies. Such rays have high penetrating power and can affect cells in the deepest layers of tissues and organs. However, it must be understood that proton irradiation itself can lead to negative health effects. In this article we will look at how proton therapy works and what risks it carries for patients.

Proton beam therapy

The proton irradiation process is based on the use of protons with energies ranging from 20 to 2.5 MeV. Protons, passing through the region irradiated by radiation, interact with the nuclei of atoms located along their path of movement. When a proton collides with a nucleus, it gives off its kinetic energy to it, so almost all protons are absorbed by tissues, which makes the procedure safe for the skin and nearby tissues. In the case of cancer, any area of ​​the body can be irradiated. One of the main features of proton therapy is low radiation doses, which are the reason for the higher effectiveness of treatment even in case of relapse. Proton treatment occurs without irradiating surrounding tissue, unlike X-ray therapy, which is used to treat breast cancer. In addition, due to fewer side effects and more precise focusing, protons allow for faster recovery and reduce the likelihood of complications after treatment. Proton therapy can be combined with many methods to target cancer cells and treat other diseases, including laser therapy and radiotherapy. The lower the radiation dose and the shorter the duration of the procedure, the less chance of unwanted side effects. Despite all the benefits of proton therapy, it can only be performed in a few medical institutions, as it is one of the most complex medical procedures. Only qualified medical specialists with extensive experience working with such equipment and knowledge of its use will be able to carry out the procedure without negative consequences for the patient’s health. However, many patients are afraid to undergo this treatment due to its risks, such as bleeding, skin damage and infection from radiation. It should be noted that only one patient out of 1,000

Irradiation with a radioactive substance is a unique effect of a particular poison on the body. And a wide range of practitioners are already interested in this process. The most important thing is to determine the dose, assess the degree of exposure, and obtain information about the stability of one or another form of this process under dosed exposure. This will help to effectively neutralize the mutagenic, teratogenic and other effects of radioactive contamination.

As a rule, only those cells and tissues of the body that are capable of reproducing mutations are exposed to irradiation. Their penetration into the body is carried out mainly by the lymphogenous route, from the blood - through the capillaries and directly from the atmosphere inward through the alveolar ducts.

Prolonged stay in areas with moderate or increased background radiation can cause lung disease, asthma, accompanied by shortness of breath and hemoptysis. The development of malignant neoplasms is possible. With prolonged radiation injury, complete atrophy of the testicles can occur with the transition of reproductive functions to maintaining blood flow due to reverse peripheral vasoconstriction. Diseases of the nervous system and cerebral aneurysms may develop. Actinomycosis, hematomas, uterine fibroids, glaucoma. Cancer metastases can be found in the brain