Radiation Oncology Unit Reports Findings in Cancer (Proton therapy for pediatric malignancies: Indications and challenges focusing on the oncological landscape).

A recent study from Pavia, Italy, highlights the advancements in proton therapy for pediatric malignancies, emphasizing the improved success rates in treating childhood cancer. Proton therapy offers benefits such as reducing treatment-related toxicity and minimizing the risk of secondary cancers. Despite these advantages, challenges like high costs and limited access to proton therapy centers hinder its widespread adoption. Efforts to centralize care in specialized centers and ensure equitable access to proton therapy are crucial for enhancing outcomes for pediatric oncology patients. [Extracted from the article]