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Global Experts Highlight Advances in Particle Therapy for Skin Cancer Treatment

International experts in radiation oncology and medical physics convened for “Particle Therapy for Primary & Recurrent Skin Cancers,” a webinar hosted by the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute in partnership with CYCLHAD and…
  • February 19, 2026

NAPT MEDIA TOOL KIT

An online resource for press releases, FAQs, fact sheets, logos, patient stories, and other media assets related to the National Association of Proton Therapy (NAPT) and proton therapy in general.…
  • February 12, 2026

Season of Hope Continues: New Jersey Teen Plans Bright Future After Rare Brain Tumor Diagnosis Followed by the Precision of Proton Therapy

As the holiday season comes to a close, one family reflects on a year of healing, gratitude, and renewed hope. SOMERSET, NJ—January 13, 2026— As families across New Jersey transition…
  • February 12, 2026

Expanding Global Access to Proton Therapy on World Cancer Day

As we celebrate World Cancer Day, one notable development to improve access to advanced radiation treatment has been the continued growth of proton therapy facilities across multiple regions of the world.   More than 60 new particle therapy…
  • February 4, 2026

The difference a patient navigator can make 

Access to proton treatment often depends on many variables beyond clinical eligibility. Patient navigators play a critical role in helping patients overcome insurance barriers, coordinate complex care, and feel supported during one of the most…
  • January 15, 2026

Six years after a spot was discovered in his eye, a Lacey man had proton therapy to eradicate ocular melanoma

By Fred Hutch Staff. Proton therapy is a top treatment choice due to its precise targeting of the tumor in a small area Six years ago, 66-year-old Ron White, a…
  • January 8, 2026

NAPT Advocacy Report: 2025

Throughout 2025, the National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) continued to amplify its advocacy efforts and health policy initiatives. These efforts aligned with NAPT’s mission to increase access to proton…
  • December 19, 2025

New Trial Shows Proton Therapy May Improve Survival in Glioblastoma

Results from the photon cohort of NRG-BN001, a signal seeking Phase II randomized trial, has delivered hope to patients battling glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive brain tumors, suggesting that…
  • December 16, 2025

New Lancet Phase III Study Shows Proton Therapy Significantly Improves Survival and Reduces Toxicity in Head and Neck Cancers – Marking a Breakthrough in Advanced Cancer Care

Ten percent higher 5-year overall survival rates in patients receiving precise proton therapy vs. traditional radiation therapy Patients had significantly fewer side effects and improved quality of life, including less…
  • December 11, 2025

How a lung cancer diagnosis turned into three-year fight for insurance coverage

Sarah Lai’s journey with lung cancer began on an otherwise ordinary night in September 2022. She was talking to her husband before going to bed, when she felt the need…
  • November 21, 2025
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  • Season of Hope Continues: New Jersey Teen Plans Bright Future After Rare Brain Tumor Diagnosis Followed by the Precision of Proton Therapy
  • Expanding Global Access to Proton Therapy on World Cancer Day
  • The difference a patient navigator can make 

The National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) and its members support cancer research and treatment innovation and are committed to raising awareness about the value of proton therapy among policymakers, insurers, caregivers and patients to ensure that this advanced treatment modality is affordable and available in communities across the country.

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  • Season of Hope Continues: New Jersey Teen Plans Bright Future After Rare Brain Tumor Diagnosis Followed by the Precision of Proton Therapy
  • Expanding Global Access to Proton Therapy on World Cancer Day
  • The difference a patient navigator can make 

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