Carbon-ion therapy originated in Japan is a radiotherapy which uses carbon-ion beam. is the state-of-art technology of particle radiotherapy while photon beam is widely used for conventional radiotherapy. Shorter period of treatment time is available compared with a conventional radiotherapy and the damage of normal tissues can be suppressed low.

Carbon-ion therapy originated in Japan is a radiotherapy which uses carbon-ion beam. is the state-of-art technology of particle radiotherapy while photon beam is widely used for conventional radiotherapy. Shorter period of treatment time is available compared with a conventional radiotherapy and the damage of normal tissues can be suppressed low.
※To take carbon-ion radiotherapy in our center, general evaluation by a specialist in our center is required (evaluation for the indication; a separate fee). There may be a case which has not an indication for the therapy decided by specialist evaluation

Providing Medical Institution

Kanagawa Cancer Center

〒241-8515
Yokohama-shi, Asahi-ku, Nakao２－３－２

http://kcch.kanagawa-pho.jp/i-rock/index.html

Specialty

Carbon-ion radiotherapy

Eligibility Criteria/Exclusions for Treatment

[Head and Neck Cancer] Non-squamous cell carcinoma (adenocarcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, etc.), mucosal malignant melanoma, bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the head and neck region (osteosarcoma, soft tissue sarcoma, etc.), head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (excluding pharynx and larynx) [Esophageal Cancer] Early-stage esophageal cancer [Lung Cancer] Lung cancer without metastasis or invasion to adjacent organs, metastatic lung tumors (lung metastasis) [Liver Cancer] Hepatocellular carcinoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, metastatic liver tumors (liver metastasis) [Biliary Tract Cancer] Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma [Pancreatic Cancer] Locally advanced pancreatic cancer, locally recurrent pancreatic cancer after surgery [Kidney Cancer] Localized renal cell carcinoma [Colorectal Cancer] Pelvic recurrence after colorectal cancer surgery [Gynecologic Cancer] Locally advanced cervical cancer, gynecologic malignant melanoma [Prostate Cancer] Localized and locally advanced prostate cancer [Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors] Localized bone and soft tissue tumors that are difficult to treat curatively by surgery [Metastatic Tumors] Metastatic lung tumors (lung metastasis), metastatic liver tumors (liver metastasis), metastatic lymph nodes (lymph node metastasis)

Remarks

[Treatment Schedule] Consultation with the relevant clinical department and the Radiation Oncology Department (Carbon Ion Therapy) → Immobilization device preparation → CT simulation for treatment positioning → Carbon ion radiotherapy treatment planning → Start of treatment (irradiation begins) → End of treatment Note: The schedule may vary depending on the disease.

Precautions / Contraindications

If treatment is to be provided at our center, it is necessary to complete the medical consultation application form.