Rikimaroo wrote:Germany has one of the TOP radiation centers in the world with new carbon technology. It's better then US radiation treatments and less damage from it. US is the slowest from all the other countries when it comes to cancer treatments and advancements.
https://www.heidelberg-university-hospi ... n-therapy/
Rikimaroo
TinaFish wrote:Rikimaroo wrote:Germany has one of the TOP radiation centers in the world with new carbon technology. It's better then US radiation treatments and less damage from it. US is the slowest from all the other countries when it comes to cancer treatments and advancements.
https://www.heidelberg-university-hospi ... n-therapy/
Rikimaroo
That's horrible. Really, I just illustrated how impossible it would be for me to move to Germany for treatment, and it seems criminal that the U.S. wouldn't offer the technology that other countries offer.
MetastaticEquilibria wrote:TinaFish wrote:Rikimaroo wrote:Germany has one of the TOP radiation centers in the world with new carbon technology. It's better then US radiation treatments and less damage from it. US is the slowest from all the other countries when it comes to cancer treatments and advancements.
https://www.heidelberg-university-hospi ... n-therapy/
Rikimaroo
That's horrible. Really, I just illustrated how impossible it would be for me to move to Germany for treatment, and it seems criminal that the U.S. wouldn't offer the technology that other countries offer.
Actually, the US is catching up in the number of proton and heavy ion beam therapy facilities. I think Japan currently has the largest number of proton and heavy ion facilities of any country in the world, but the US has been on a building spree the past few years and is rapidly catching up in absolute numbers, though still behind in per-capita terms. The problem is cost and insurance coverage, and in fact some US facilities have had to shut down due to the lack of patients who can afford it, as I understand. But the technology is definitely offered there, for those who can afford it.
TinaFish wrote:MetastaticEquilibria wrote:Actually, the US is catching up in the number of proton and heavy ion beam therapy facilities. I think Japan currently has the largest number of proton and heavy ion facilities of any country in the world, but the US has been on a building spree the past few years and is rapidly catching up in absolute numbers, though still behind in per-capita terms. The problem is cost and insurance coverage, and in fact some US facilities have had to shut down due to the lack of patients who can afford it, as I understand. But the technology is definitely offered there, for those who can afford it.
That's much better news. I remember seeing http://www.mycaliforniaprotons.com. So it's much moreso recommended to go to a place like that for radiation, right?
I may have to have radiation soon. My oncologist referred me to a City of Hope location very close to me, and the radiologist (Dr.Botnik) made a great impression on me. City of Hope has a great reputation, but I don't know if they offer proton therapy.
Dagmar wrote:Thank you very much for all the answers. I have been in contact with Heidelberg regarding proton and heavy ion beam therapy. Hope is everything.
Dagmar wrote:Hi metastastic equlibrimia,
I was diagnosed with stage iv colon cancer 2015. I have about 20 lung metastases. I have done some of the standard chemotherapies. Starting oxiplatin today. They say that they cant operate on my tumors. So ofcourse I am looking for alternative. I am only 50 years Old ( sadly some are much younger on this site). Wild kras. Its in my familj.
Thanks
Dagmar
Dagmar wrote:Hi again,
I don't know if I am msi high or not. I did all genetic testing in Ireland, I think they only tested for the most common genetics. I was negative on all of them. But I will ask my doctor when I get a chance. Which immunotherapies are you thinking of? Thanks!
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