a breakthrough cancer treatment which targets cells far more accurately than conventional radiotherapy could soon be available in the uk.

supporters of proton therapy insist it is much better for tackling cancers which affect the eyes, the base of the skull, and the spine.

the therapy uses a machine called a cyclotron to generate a beam of heavy particles which are prada swimwear for men used to bombard the cancerous cells, but with pinpoint accuracy.

the precise targeting preserves vital organs like the brain or spinal column which might otherwise receive some of the dose of radiation delivered by radiotherapy.

proton therapy has also been hailed a major ugg boots sale breakthrough in the treatment of cancer in children.

five-year-old alex barnes from leicestershire was diagnosed with a rare form of brain tumour two years ago.

the usual treatment for alexs condition would have been surgery, then radiotherapy - which could have left him brain damaged.

instead, his mother ros raised tens of thousands of pounds to take him to the united tiffany bracelet sale states for several weeks lv handbags 2009 of proton treatment. he has since been given the all clear.

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she told sky news: the fact that alex has come out of that treatment and the second operation without any major side efftects and no disabilities is a miracle as far as im concerned.

his eyesight is perfect, he can hear and he went straight back to school and he hasnt missed a day since.i couldnt have asked for any better result than that.