Defining the role of proton therapy in the optimal management of paediatric patients in Australia and New Zealand

Optimal management of paediatric patients with tumours may include radiation therapy. Proton therapy, in theory, should achieve superior outcomes. For children referred overseas, multiple factors are taken into consideration.The purpose of this article is to provide context to current decision making. The MEDLINE, EMBASE and PubMed databases were searched for relevant literature.The delivery of proton therapy is in evolution. Tissue homogeneity,...