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Patient Stories
The Value of Proton Therapy
“I was diagnosed with Brain Cancer when I was six years old. When I first walked in I was scared, but after my first few treatments, I really started to warm up to the place. I’m 11 now and I feel great! Thanks for Saving My Life!”
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-Tyler, age 11
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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 37 regional proton therapy centers across the United States. Click below to find a center near you.
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The Marjorie & Leonard Williams Center for Proton Therapy at Orlando Health Cancer Institute
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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 37 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.
Join us on April15th when we honor Yves Jongen @IBAToday for his pioneering work in the field of proton therapy. For close to 35 years, Mr. Jongen has been a dedicated contributor to innovation and clinical development. Register at: bit.ly/3pHmxSO #protontherapy pic.twitter.com/XC1LvvVOEl
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favorite@MarylandProton Treatment Center is celebrating their 5 year anniversary providing #protontherapy to cancer patients. Watch this video honoring their patients and staff bit.ly/2ZIXa84 pic.twitter.com/ni5zhRufIn
Registration is open! Our agenda and interactive virtual platform make this conference a valuable opportunity to learn about the latest trends in our industry. The first 300 to register receive a Virtual Event Survival Kit. Register today at: NAPTconference2021.com #napt2021 pic.twitter.com/7r1J8vOG9K
Charles Simone, MD of NY Proton Center has been named President of Proton Collaborative Group focusing on #protontherapy research and developing clinical evidence that supports the use of this advanced therapy Learn about clinical trials at pcgresearch.org pic.twitter.com/gdd5EIdiDT
NAPT 2021 registration is now open. Join us on April 15+16 to experience two full days of presentations and engagement bringing you the brightest minds and visionaries advancing the future of proton therapy. Confirm your spot now: bit.ly/3pHmxSO #protontherapy pic.twitter.com/tdopBVnNbt
Join leading experts in the field for proton therapy at our annual conference this year. We have extended our deadline for abstracts. Learn more at bit.ly/35uFNLw pic.twitter.com/g3zB0tedr2
Exciting to see @PennCancer expanding access to proton therapy @VarianMedSys twitter.com/LGHealth/statu…
The goal of #NAPT2021 is to connect the brightest minds and visionaries in the field to advance the future of proton therapy. Our future is shaped by our collaboration to initiate, illuminate, and innovate together. #shareknowledge Learn more at bit.ly/35uFNLw pic.twitter.com/rCE0dYWukX
Proton therapy can limit and reduce radiation doses to healthy tissues and organs while delivering curative doses to the tumor. This results in lowering children’s risk of experiencing harmful long-term side effects. bit.ly/3n1PeYs