Advanced Medicine Proton Therapy SG in the Straits Times
Proton Therapy SG Dr Looi Wen Shen in Straits Times news Advanced Medicine Proton Therapy SG radiation oncologist, Dr Looi Wen Shen, was recently featured in the news: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/9-year-old-with-brain-tumour-is-first-child-patient-to-complete-proton-therapy-at-nccs https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-than-300-in-singapore-have-received-proton-beam-therapy-for-cancer
Differences Between Proton Therapy and Traditional Radiation Therapy
Explore the differences between proton therpay and traditional radiotherapy Contributed by: Dr Looi Wen Shen, Dr Wong Ru Xin, Dr Shaun Ho Differences Between Proton Therapy and Traditional Radiation Therapy What is radiotherapy? Radiotherapy involves the use of ionizing radiation to target and destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors. Modern radiotherapy aims to maximize the […]
Radiotherapy Types In Singapore Advanced Medicine
Contributed by: Dr Looi Wen Shen, Dr Wong Ru Xin, Dr Shaun Ho Radiotherapy In Singapore Advanced Medicine What is radiotherapy? Radiotherapy involves the use of ionizing radiation to target and destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors. Modern radiotherapy aims to maximize the effectiveness of treatment while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. Radiotherapy can […]
What Are The Benefits of SpaceOAR Gel? – Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy
Contributed by: Dr Looi Wen Shen, Dr Wong Ru Xin, Dr Shaun Ho What is SpaceOAR hydrogel? SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is an absorbable gel inserted via a minimally invasive procedure that creates a temporary space between the prostate and the rectum, helping to reduce the radiation exposure to the rectum. It has been evaluated in clinical […]
Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy In Singapore
Contributed by: Dr Looi Wen Shen, Dr Wong Ru Xin, Dr Shaun Ho Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Prostate cancer radiotherapy is available in different modalities at Singapore Advanced Medicine Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) Stereotactic Body PROTON Therapy Proton Therapy Conventional X-ray-based radiotherapy, e.g. IMRT or VMAT Is prostate cancer radiotherapy needed? Patients with very low-risk […]
How Much Does Proton Therapy Cost In Singapore
Contributed by: Dr Looi Wen Shen, Dr Wong Ru Xin, Dr Shaun Ho Financing Proton Therapy Radiotherapy Treatment- Singaporeans Price The proton therapy cost depends on the diagnosis and number of treatment sessions. At Singapore Advanced Medicine, packages start from SGD $40,000. Medishield for Proton Therapy Cost Depending on the diagnosis, Medishield (available to all […]