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Patient Stories
The Value of Proton Therapy
Hear Grace and her physician share the story of the value of proton therapy.
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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 39 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 40 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.
Access to proton therapy depends on many factors including location and coverage approval. This article explores the ways we can protect and improve patient access to care. dotmed.com/news/story/559… #radonc #patientaccess pic.twitter.com/wsJotWotUu
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favoriteWe join industry stakeholders in urging the White House to intervene before the MPFS and RO Model cuts are finalized to safeguard equitable access to proton therapy and other high value cancer treatments. Read more at NAPTs Take Action page bit.ly/3B9qjKz
From all of us in the Proton Therapy community, thank you to the @WashingtonNFL for the donation funding research & treatment #RiveraStrong #CrucialCatch twitter.com/WashingtonNFL/…
The NAPT joins @GlobalLiver in raising awareness about #livercancer during #OctoberIs4Livers Read more about clinical research surrounding the efficacy of #ProtonTherapy in treating #HepatocellularCarcinoma at bit.ly/3mjr2m4
This #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth we would like to highlight the groundbreaking COMPPARE study which compares the quality of life, side effects, and cure rates for prostate cancer patients treated with proton therapy or photon therapy. comppare.org pic.twitter.com/rWqiYrQzuZ
Join the innovative and collaborative workforce of proton therapy providers. Our members provide world class cancer care, including the most advanced radiation treatments available. Our community is growing and seeking talent in a variety of areas. proton-therapy.org/careers pic.twitter.com/7pXgUs3gFL
NAPT is proud to have many of the nation's leading pediatric cancer treatment facilities as its members. Proton therapy is the gold standard in treating childhood cancer. #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth @accorg @WChildCancer @IntChildCancer #goldseptember bit.ly/3kRLfij
“We are in the middle of a big moment of change in the field and in the landscape of proton therapy,” Choi said. “It might be happening more slowly than some of us would like, but it is still set in motion with the research that is ongoing." bit.ly/3BtfhzF