Proton beam therapy? Lookin for info and/or personal experiences.

I am a radiation oncologist at the Chicago Proton Center.

Oligodendrogliomas are very rare tumors and can span the spectrum of aggressiveness. Oligodendrogliomas typically are more slow growing and usually have a good outcome. The cancer arises from the cells that are the support structure of the brain's nervous system. The olidgodendrocytes are cells that form the insulation for the nerves so that they conduct their message more efficiently. The treatment for these tumors is customized based upon the grade of these tumors and extent of surgical resection along with some genetic markers. It can include chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy after surgery. Without knowing the specifics of the case, I could not comment on the exact treatment necessary. However, if the patient needs radiation therapy, proton radiation would likely provide the best outcome in treatment response/cure with minimization of neurological toxicity. To address your specific question - yes, you can treat Oligodendroglioma successfully with proton therapy.

I was wondering whether proton therapy could be an effective treatment for someone with primary liver cancer (tumor size 10x11x10 cm as of about one month ago).

Thanks for any thoughts.