How is proton beam therapy used to treat cancer?

Name: How is proton beam therapy used to treat cancer?
Uploaded: 2018-04-03T17:03:38.000Z
Duration: 45 s
Description: As the first proton beam therapy centre is due to open in the UK, Sian Lloyd explains what it is.

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The first high-energy proton beam therapy centre in the UK is due to open in Wales for treatment for life-threatening cancers.

The private clinic in Newport is expected to start using the treatment next week.

But what is proton beam therapy?

Sian Lloyd explains.

Wales

3 April 2018