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Particle therapy is a form of radiation therapy used to treat cancer. Unlike traditional radiation therapy, which uses X-rays or gamma rays, particle therapy uses protons or carbon ions, which are highly precise, and are able to deliver very high doses of radiation to the tumor while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. This makes it particularly effective for treating tumors that are located near critical organs or structures, or that are resistant to other forms of radiation.

Particle therapy is generally well tolerated by patients, and has a lower risk of side effects compared to traditional radiation therapy. However, both proton therapy and carbon ion therapy are expensive. As of January 2023, there are 43 particle therapy facilities in the U.S., 26 in Japan, 7 in Germany, 6 in both China and U.K., and a few in other countries such as France, Italy, and South Korea.