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Proton therapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses protons, or positively charged particles, to treat cancer. It is a highly precise form of radiation therapy that can be used to treat tumors with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation therapy that is used to target and destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. It is most commonly used to treat tumors in the brain, spine, lung, prostate, and head and neck.
Proton therapy equipment is typically manufactured by large medical equipment companies such as Varian, Elekta, and IBA. These companies specialize in the design and manufacture of proton therapy equipment. The price range for proton therapy equipment can vary greatly depending on the type of equipment and the manufacturer. For example, a single proton therapy gantry can cost anywhere from $5 million to $20 million or more. Other components such as linear accelerators, beam delivery systems, and treatment planning systems can cost anywhere from $500,000 to $2 million or more.
