Public Tour Proton Therapy

November 28, 2024, from 16:00 to 18:30

Proton therapy is a form of radiation therapy used to destroy cancerous tissue with charged particles, specifically protons. Protons are particularly well-suited for this purpose because they deliver their greatest effect deep inside the body, directly within the tumor. At the Proton Therapy Center of PSI, we treat more than 400 patients each year. During our tour, we will introduce you to the treatment rooms and explain PSI’s contributions to the development of proton therapy.

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The medical physicists Antony Lomax and Giovanni Fattori examine the phantom Luca, evaluating procedures for the optimum irradiation of moving tumours with protons. Luca is based on the form of a human torso. Breathing movements are simulated with the help of a pump. Its interior is full of measuring devices and markers are attached to its surface, enabling researchers to monitor breathing movements during a radiation session via video camera. (Photo: Paul Scherrer Institute/Mahir Dzambegovic)
The medical physicists Antony Lomax and Giovanni Fattori examine the phantom Luca, evaluating procedures for the optimum irradiation of moving tumours with protons. Luca is based on the form of a human torso. Breathing movements are simulated with the help of a pump. Its interior is full of measuring devices and markers are attached to its surface, enabling researchers to monitor breathing movements during a radiation session via video camera. © Paul Scherrer Institute/Mahir Dzambegovic
Patients with ocular tumours receive their proton irradiation treatment in the large, bright treatment room OPTIS 2. (Photo: Paul Scherrer Institute/Mahir Dzambegovic)
Patients with ocular tumours receive their proton irradiation treatment in the large, bright treatment room OPTIS 2. (Photo: Paul Scherrer Institute/Mahir Dzambegovic)
Protonentherapie
Im Raum für die Vorbereitung der Patienten.
Im Raum für die Vorbereitung der Patienten.
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The tour starts at 16:00 at the PSI Visitor Center.

Language: German

Our tours are free of charge.

Since the number of participants is limited, we recommend registering early by email or phone by November 27, 2024.

We look forward to your visit.

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