Cancers We Review for Proton Therapy in Singapore

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Cancers Commonly Reviewed for Proton Beam Therapy

No two cancers or two patients are the same. Before recommending proton therapy, our team reviews your diagnosis, tumour location, prior treatment, imaging, and treatment goals in full.

Head and neck

Children

Brain Tumours

Sarcoma and chordoma

Lung and chest

Gastrointestinal

Prostate

Re-irradiation

How We Decide Whether Proton Therapy Is Right for You

In Singapore, proton therapy coverage depends on Ministry of Health (MOH)-approved indications and individual insurer criteria. Here’s how our team works through your case.

01

Clinical Review

We review your diagnosis and stage against current clinical indications and your treatment goals.

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02

Imaging Assessment

We assess your imaging to understand the tumour’s exact location and which organs nearby need to be protected.

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03

Treatment Planning

Any prior radiotherapy or surgery is factored into how your treatment plan is designed, to keep it safe and effective.

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What to Send Before Your Review — Records We Need to Assess Suitability

To find out whether proton therapy should be part of your treatment plan, our clinical team needs to review your relevant medical records, reports, and scans first.

Diagnosis

Pathology report, staging information, and your current treatment plan, if you have one.

Imaging

MRI, CT, PET/CT, or other scans — ideally with DICOM files and written reports.

Prior treatment

Details of any surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or previous radiotherapy.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about proton therapy for international patients