{"title":"Evaluating Proton Versus Photon Therapy: A Call for Nuanced Decision-Making.","authors":"Peter Gorayski, Hien Le, Frank Saran","doi":"10.1002/jmrs.855","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This letter critically evaluates the conclusions drawn by Li et al. (https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.773) in their comparison of proton beam therapy (PBT) and photon irradiation for paediatric and young adult patients. While acknowledging the complexities of treatment selection, the authors argue that PBT's benefits, particularly in reducing radiation exposure to organs at risk, should be given greater consideration. The letter calls for a comprehensive, nuanced approach to treatment decisions, emphasising long-term outcomes and the reduction of potential late effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":16382,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8000,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.855","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING","Score":null,"Total":0}
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This letter critically evaluates the conclusions drawn by Li et al. (https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.773) in their comparison of proton beam therapy (PBT) and photon irradiation for paediatric and young adult patients. While acknowledging the complexities of treatment selection, the authors argue that PBT's benefits, particularly in reducing radiation exposure to organs at risk, should be given greater consideration. The letter calls for a comprehensive, nuanced approach to treatment decisions, emphasising long-term outcomes and the reduction of potential late effects.
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Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (JMRS) is an international and multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that accepts manuscripts related to medical imaging / diagnostic radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, medical ultrasound / sonography, and the complementary disciplines of medical physics, radiology, radiation oncology, nursing, psychology and sociology. Manuscripts may take the form of: original articles, review articles, commentary articles, technical evaluations, case series and case studies. JMRS promotes excellence in international medical radiation science by the publication of contemporary and advanced research that encourages the adoption of the best clinical, scientific and educational practices in international communities. JMRS is the official professional journal of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT).
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