01
Define indication, target, dose, and fractions
A comparison is meaningful only when the treatment intent, target volumes, dose, fraction schedule, systemic-therapy relationship, and expected duration are clear.
Radiation oncology
Understand the radiotherapy plan—not only the machine name.
Selected pathways may include IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and indication-specific proton therapy. The treating radiation-oncology and medical-physics teams retain all clinical decisions.
Technology is not a substitute for indication
Newer equipment or a lower price does not prove that a technique is clinically preferable for an individual patient.
02
Verify quality systems
Review should cover image guidance, machine quality assurance, patient-specific checks where relevant, physics review, peer review, incident learning, interruption management, and emergency access.
03
Plan for toxicity and continuity
Complex treatment can require nutrition, airway, skin, pain, blood-count, hydration, and admission support. The home team needs a complete dose and DICOM treatment record.
04
Proton therapy is indication-specific
Protons may reduce dose to selected normal tissues, but are not automatically more effective than modern photon therapy. Comparative benefit, uncertainty, travel burden, and full cost must be reviewed.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Start a minimal enquiryCompare the complete course.
A current written plan and estimate are required before a cost or travel decision.