What Is the Difference Between Proton and Photon Therapy?

The goal of modern oncological treatment is to ensure the maximum chance of recovery for patients while minimising adverse effects related to the treatment. Currently, this can be achieved by proton therapy. Unlike conventional radiotherapy, which uses photons for tumor cell irradiation and destruction, proton therapy is more advanced and uses protons. These particles give proton therapy its many advantages. Compared to conventional radiotherapy, the most significant advantage is its accuracy and ability to protect healthy tissues.
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[@billbillerton6122]

Perhaps I've missed the overall difference. So it's the photon therapy that focuses energy in front and behind a mass/tumor/etc and the proton therapy that is more precise at targeting the object itself? Apologies in advance being a complete layman.

[@damnhard1863]

No mention of photon therapy at all

[@3618499]

@Damn Hard 😩" THIS started out describing It. Weren't you listening? "

[@damnhard1863]

@@3618499 damn, prolly distracted.ill watch again

[@PacoOtis]

Come on! How about some data instead of babbling as if this is smoke and mirrors? Best of luck, but this appears to be a rather awful format!