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How Does Proton Therapy Work?
How Does Proton Therapy Work?
Proton therapy is one of the most advanced methods of radiation treatment available today due to its unique ability to minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissues and critical structures resulting in fewer short and long term side effects. Click below to learn more.
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Clinical Benefits of Proton Therapy
Clinical Benefits of Proton Therapy
Proton Therapy offers distinct advantages and benefits due to the lower radiation doses delivered to healthy tissues and critical structures than standard radiation therapy. Click below to learn more.
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Cancers Treated with Proton Therapy
Cancers treated with Proton Therapy
Many different types of cancers benefit from the advantages and benefits of proton therapy treatment. Click below to learn more.
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Find a Center Near You
Find a Center Near You
There are 29 regional proton therapy centers across the United States. Click below to find a center near you.
Find a Center Near You
The National Association for Proton Therapy (“NAPT”) is an independent non-profit organization founded in 1990 to educate and raise public awareness about the clinical benefits of proton therapy. It serves as a resource center for patients, physicians, health care providers, insurers, academic medical centers, hospitals, cancer centers, Medicare, the U.S. Congress, health care agencies, and the news media. The NAPT’s supporting members include 26 of the nation’s leading cancer centers, a number of whom are National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers and National Comprehensive Care Network (NCCN) members.
Before passing away in 2014, Orrana Cunningham filed suit against Aetna for denying her coverage of proton therapy. Last week, a jury found that "Aetna recklessly disregarded its duty to... cnn.com/2018/11/10/hea…
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favoriteCongratulations to NAPT member Ackerman Cancer Center for treating their 1,000 proton therapy patient. business.facebook.com/protont…
MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center patient Chuck Martinez shared his story of lung cancer and proton therapy. Watch below! business.facebook.com/protont…
November 7 is #WomenWhoCurie day. Join NAPT member Miami Cancer Institute in recognizing the women in their radiation oncology department. facebook.com/MiamiCancerIns… facebook.com/protontherapy1…
Happy 3rd Anniversary to NAPT member Texas Center for Proton Therapy! business.facebook.com/protont…
Be sure to check out NAPT member California Protons Cancer Therapy Center new blog! business.facebook.com/protont…
When Charles' lung cancer returned, his doctors decided proton therapy was his best option for treatment. Watch his story below. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #protontherapy Chicago Proton Center business.facebook.com/protont…
The story of Ashya King's fight for treatment with proton therapy - and for his life - captured attention around the globe. Now his story is in development for a three-part TV series.... epeak.in/2018/10/30/jus…
