Proton beam cost is about $200M. Its a shame to see that Canada has NO proton beam treatment centers. US has about 45. Carbon-ion is also cutting edge but more costly and harder to find. World summary here: www.ptcog.site/index.php/facilities-in-operation-public
@Bruce Touzel 😯 " It's ONLY a matter of time.... Undoubtedly, some place within Canada is planning one or more. Proton Beams are very expensive and not ' one size fits all ' . As the result, costs typically depend upon various factors (Ex: Manufacturers, Unit Size, Type, Etc.) Various institutions use them for specific purposes. Large academic medical institutions are more inclined to use them not just for patients but clinical research and scientific experimental purposes. Which is why most, if not all, require a substantial financial collaboration between institutional funding and private donations. "
Does this kill the cancer 100% of the time or only some cancers?
Proton beam cost is about $200M. Its a shame to see that Canada has NO proton beam treatment centers. US has about 45. Carbon-ion is also cutting edge but more costly and harder to find.
World summary here: www.ptcog.site/index.php/facilities-in-operation-public
@Bruce Touzel 😯 " It's ONLY a matter of time.... Undoubtedly, some place within Canada is planning one or more. Proton Beams are very expensive and not ' one size fits all ' . As the result, costs typically depend upon various factors (Ex: Manufacturers, Unit Size, Type, Etc.) Various institutions use them for specific purposes. Large academic medical institutions are more inclined to use them not just for patients but clinical research and scientific experimental purposes. Which is why most, if not all, require a substantial financial collaboration between institutional funding and private donations. "
Khainser !
Dr. Frazier, a proton is not a molecule. I'd be a bit concerned about that gaffe coming from the chief of radiation oncology.
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