Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy

When it comes to treating early-stage cancer, surgery is often the recommended approach. But did you know that some patients choose a different option – radiotherapy? In recent years, a special type of radiotherapy called Carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT) has become popular, and a study from Japan has shown how it can help people with early-stage lung cancer. CIRT also has treatment applications in mesothelioma. CIRT: A Different Kind of Treatment Carbon-ion radiotherapy, or CIRT, is a unique way to treat cancer using special particles called carbon ions instead of X-rays. This treatment has several advantages, making it an attractive choice for people who don’t want surgery. CIRT is known for its ability to control cancer locally while causing fewer severe…