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Posted 6/15/2022 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
While searching for the name of the SBRT machine that was used by Columbia Presbyterian hospital I came across a recent article (April 2022) about the New Linac machine that is using heavy ion acceleration for resistance cancer's including PCA tumors.
I'm unable to copy it on my cellphone but it's under Columbia Presbyterian heavy ion acceleration in a search.
I posted this as it may be helpful for someone to look into it who has an unfavorable diagnosis.

Glen
Posted 6/15/2022 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
When I get back home next week I will copy and paste if this is of interest.
If I we're savvy I might be able to do that from the cellphone but I'm not.

G
Posted 6/15/2022 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
I hate doing anything more than simple "yes/no" check boxes on my cell phone, too, Glen.

I prefer to wait to get to a "real" computer, or at least a tablet with a larger screen so I can see what I am doing.
Posted 6/15/2022 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
Here was the first article I found.

https://www.appliedradiationoncology.com/articles/columbia-university-first-in-us-with-linac-booster-for-heavy-ion-radiation-therapy-research
Posted 6/15/2022 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
Paxton I have one upstate and can do a few things like copy and paste but I'm basically self taught.
In any case people are smart enough to Google it and find out about the heavy ions.

Glen
Posted 6/15/2022 11:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Stephan. That's what I was referring to.
It opens another weapon in the arsenal.

Glen
Posted 6/16/2022 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
Stephan to add, in April Columbia Presbyterian hospital bought one for it's Branch in Westchester county.
It's just North of NYC maybe 30 Miles.

Glen
Posted 6/16/2022 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
Interesting, but it will be years before there will be data relevant to prostate cancer.
Posted 6/16/2022 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
Yes Sr sailor that is true. It may offer hope to some but trials plus time will reveal how much it improves outcome.
We are lucky to have so many options compared to past generation's.
Who knows what is to come.

G
Posted 6/16/2022 11:05 AM (GMT 0)
As I understand, Heavy Ion is akin to Proton radiotherapy. They both radiate using matter rather than light, as photon does. There are proven pros and cons to each method and it is great to see further research to find improved methods. Of course we have used matter to radiate cancer for a very long time in the form of brachytherapy, both low dose rate seeds and high dose rate. Each uses matter to radiate as opposed to light (photon).
Posted 6/16/2022 11:37 AM (GMT 0)
thank you JNF

Glen
Posted 6/16/2022 2:46 PM (GMT 0)

JNF said...
Of course we have used matter to radiate cancer for a very long time in the form of brachytherapy, both low dose rate seeds and high dose rate. Each uses matter to radiate as opposed to light (photon).

Interesting factoid...the isotopes used in brachytherapy emit photons (x-rays) as their radiation, so in a sense they are photon therapy too, just maximized at the placement site. They emit relatively low energy photons, so they don't penetrate far.

The heavy ions and proton beams zap the cancer DNA via a different mechanism.
Posted 6/16/2022 2:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I've been reading more about the trials they will be having in Irvington NY
The focus is on pancreatic cancer but they will expand it to prostate cancer.

Glen
Posted 6/18/2022 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
So in a nutshell, it'll be years before it's going to be mainstream. I must have been reading the article incorrectly.
Still it's worth noting that there's another bit of ammo coming.
Well maybe months?

Glen
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