TOPAS

TOPAS is a software tool used by medical physicists to plan and simulate how proton therapy treatments work. Proton therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses proton beams to target tumors precisely, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. TOPAS models how protons travel through the body and interact with tissues, helping clinicians optimize treatment plans for effectiveness and safety. By using detailed simulations, TOPAS ensures that patients receive accurate doses of radiation directly to the cancer while sparing surrounding healthy organs. It’s a valuable resource for improving the precision and quality of proton therapy.