Viw Magazine

Men's Weekly

.

Explainer: what is cancer radiotherapy and why do we need proton beam therapy?

  • Written by Paul Keall, Professor and NHMRC Australian Fellow, Medicine, University of Sydney
imageRadiotherapy treats cancer by directing beams of high energy x-rays at the tumour. from shutterstock.com

In last night’s federal budget, the government dedicated up to A$68 million to help set up Australia’s first proton beam therapy facility in South Australia. The government says this will help Australian researchers develop the next...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. Prescribing generic drugs will reduce patient confusion and medication errors
  2. Budget 2017 sees Medicare rebate freeze slowly lifted and more funding for the NDIS: experts respond
  3. What's the difference between traumatic fear and moral anger? Trigger warnings won't tell you
  4. Viewpoints: is saturated fat really the killer it's made out to be?
  5. Therapy for life-threatening eating disorders works, so why can't people access it?
  6. What are 'fasting' diets and do they help you lose weight?
  7. Junk food packaging hijacks the same brain processes as drug and alcohol addiction
  8. World Trade Organisation gives Australia's plain tobacco packs the (draft) thumbs up
  9. Beware the hype – springy soles won’t make you run much faster
  10. Food as medicine: how what you eat shapes the health of your lungs
  11. How urban bushland improves our health and why planners need to listen
  12. New drugs on the PBS: what they do and why we need them
  13. Food as medicine: your brain really does want you to eat more veggies
  14. Weekly Dose: Kalydeco, the drug that treats the cause of cystic fibrosis, not just symptoms
  15. Feeling worn out? You could have iron overload
  16. Food as medicine: why do we need to eat so many vegetables and what does a serve actually look like?
  17. How 3D food printers could improve mealtimes for people with swallowing disorders
  18. A short history of anaesthesia: from unspeakable agony to unlocking consciousness
  19. Men can help women deal with their PMS
  20. Australian values are hardly unique when compared to other cultures

LifeStyle

All Aboard! River Cruising No Longer Just For Rich Boomers

If you live on the canals of the Gold Coast, the mighty Yarra or even along the estuaries of Sydney...

Life With Clear Aligners: 10 Small Changes That Make a Big Difference

Image by tonodiaz on Freepik Clear aligners have transformed orthodontics, offering a nearly invis...

Choosing the Right Hair Loss Treatment for Your Needs

Millions of people experience hair loss globally, and it can be a major cause of emotional discomf...

Why Choose Private Tutoring in Sydney?

In today’s competitive academic environment, personalised support can make a world of difference...