Proton Therapy for Gastrointestinal Tumors

Treat GI tract tumors with fewer side effects

Treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) tract tumors typically includes a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Proton therapy is a form of radiation therapy that enables our physicians to provide a highly targeted dose of radiation directly to your tumor.

This precise treatment reduces radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue and organs, which are highly sensitive and can make traditional radiation treatment more challenging. As a result, proton therapy helps minimize the risk of side effects in the stomach, bowel, kidneys and other nearby organs.

Comparison image – Proton Therapy is on the left, Photon Therapy is on the right

GI cancers we treat with proton therapy

  • Anal canal
  • Bile duct
  • Colon
  • Esophagus
  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Rectum
  • Stomach

Proton therapy for recurrent GI tract tumors

If your cancer is recurrent, additional rounds of traditional X-ray radiation treatment often aren’t possible because of the higher risk to these vital organs and tissues. In these cases, proton therapy can provide an optimal dose while protecting surrounding areas, which can potentially result in higher remission rates. This makes radiation a viable option for recurrent GI tumors.

Learn more about proton therapy

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Our physicians will work with you and your care team to create your personalized treatment plan.

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Our team at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center is dedicated to helping you navigate your journey through treatment. After a cancer diagnosis, you may understandably have a lot of questions and we’re here to answer all of them.

To see if proton therapy is right for you, request a consultation by completing the form below. It should only take about 3 minutes to complete.

Once you complete the form, you will receive a call within two business days from our front desk (410-442-6486).