Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) with Protons for Prostate Cancer
Contributed by: Dr Looi Wen Shen, Dr Wong Ru Xin, Dr Shaun Ho Prostate Cancer Proton therapy can be used to treat prostate cancer. Stereotactic Body Proton Therapy (SBPT) is a modality of radiotherapy that combines both Proton Therapy and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT). Do I need to treat my prostate cancer?
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
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 […]
Liver Cancer Proton Therapy
Proton Therapy is an alvernative to radioembolization (Y90), Transarterial chemoembolization or TACE, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), and surgery. Hepatocellular carcinoma is prevalent in Asia, due to high incidence of viral hepatitis. Proton therapy has emerged as a powerful tool in patients who are not suitable for resection, or choose not for […]
Prostate Cancer Proton Therapy & Stereotactic Radiotherapy In Singapore
Contributed by: Dr Looi Wen Shen, Dr Wong Ru Xin, Dr Shaun Ho Prostate Cancer Proton therapy can be used to treat prostate cancer. Stereotactic Body Proton Therapy (SBPT) is a modality of radiotherapy that combines both Proton Therapy and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT). Do I need to treat my prostate cancer?
