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Proton Therapy for Pediatric Cancer

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What is proton therapy? How is this cancer treatment option different than others? In this program, you’ll hear from Dr. Anita Mahajan, a radiation oncologist at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and the mother of an 8-year-old brain tumor survivor as they discuss the latest in proton therapy for pediatric cancers.

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EXPERTS & GUESTS:
Anita Mahajan, M.D. Anita Mahajan, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Mahajan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Dr. Mahajan received her medical degree at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where she also completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in radiation oncology. She went on to Massachusetts General Hospital... more >

Denise Rager ,
Mother of Brain Tumor Survivor
Denise is the Mother of Matthew. Matthew is an 8-year-old patient who completed proton radiotherapy for a high-grade glial tumor in September of 2007. He recently had scans and remains cancer free. more >

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  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Proton Radiation vs. Standard Radiation LISTEN
  3. The Actual Treatment: What to Expect LISTEN
  4. Side Effects LISTEN
  5. The History of Proton Therapy LISTEN
  6. Prevalence of Pediatric Cancer LISTEN
  7. Available Support LISTEN

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