Proton Beam Therapy for Lung Cancer | Dr James Wilson Explains

Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr James Wilson explains how proton beam therapy may offer treatment options for some lung cancer patients previously told their case was complex or difficult to treat. In this video, Dr Wilson discusses how proton beam therapy is designed to protect sensitive tissue near the tumour, including the lungs, spinal cord and heart, and what patients can expect from care at Proton International London. ABOUT PROTON BEAM THERAPY Proton beam therapy is an advanced, highly precise form of radiotherapy. By targeting tumours with sub-millimetre accuracy, it can help reduce radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. Learn more about proton beam therapy: https://www.protonintlondon.com/proton-beam-therapy/ Learn more about lung cancer treatment: https://www.protonintlondon.com/cancers-we-treat/lung/ MAKE AN ENQUIRY If you or a loved one would like to discuss whether proton beam therapy may be suitable, our team is here to help. 🌐 protonintlondon.com/contact 📞 020 4629 3598 (9am–10pm GMT, Mon–Fri) 📍 1 Grafton Way, Level B4, London, WC1E 6AS CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:09 Proton beam therapy for lung cancer 0:23 How proton beam therapy protects healthy tissue 0:48 Reducing side effects during and after treatment 1:14 What to expect at Proton International London 1:42 Facing a lung cancer diagnosis ABOUT PROTON INTERNATIONAL LONDON Proton International London is the UK's only private proton beam therapy centre, located within University College Hospital (UCH). We treat prostate, head and neck, brain, spine, lung, breast, sarcoma, gastrointestinal and paediatric cancers, working in partnership with UCLH and their clinical teams. Subscribe for more information about proton beam therapy: https://www.youtube.com/@ProtonInternationalLondon #ProtonBeamTherapy #LungCancer #CancerTreatment #ProtonInternationalLondon