Basic Information
- Fractions
- Choroidal malignant melanoma: 4 fractions, 1 week
- Description
- Malignant melanoma of the choroid of the eye is covered by insurance.
Source: QST Hospital 「重粒子線治療の適応」 — View original ↗
Choroidal Melanoma · 眼球腫瘍
Eye Tumors
Insurance-covered
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Cancers of the eye and surrounding area
Cancers of the eye and its surroundings are very rare. QST Hospital currently treats choroidal malignant melanoma and lacrimal gland cancer with carbon ion therapy, and both are covered by insurance in Japan.