Article by: Texas Center for Proton Therapy A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that incidences of cardiac dysfunction amongst breast cancer survivors increased eightfold within the…
The National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) hosted its first-ever Research Forum in Washington, DC, gathering top researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders from across the nation to explore cutting-edge developments…
GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: Linnae Campbell MSHA, MS, CMD R.T.(R)(T) Certified Medical Dosimetrist Northwestern Medicine You might be thinking, “Happy WHAT?!” Medical Dosimetrists are at the…
GUEST CONTRIBUTORS: Jillian Plochocki Executive Director Proton Collaborative Group (PCG) Charles B. Simone, II, MD, FASTRO, FACRO Chief Medical Officer New York Proton Center [minti_divider…
GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: Robert H. Press, MD Radiation Oncologist Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute Conducting high-quality clinical trials is crucial for establishing the value proposition…
NAPT NEWS For Immediate Release: June 5, 2024 – Patients requiring radiation therapy for head and neck cancer benefit from proton therapy based on preliminary data from a multi-institution Phase…
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open highlights significant disparities in travel-time access to proton beam therapy (PBT) for cancer treatment across the contiguous United States. Proton beam therapy,…
NAPT NEWS For Immediate Release: January 23, 2024 – The National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT), the nation’s leading organization dedicated to increasing patient access to one of the most…
Esophageal cancer incidence in the United States has been on the rise over the past few decades. The American Cancer Society's statistics reveal that in 2022, there were an estimated…
Proton therapy's precision, reduced side effects, and enhanced outcomes make it an ideal option for the treatment of many types of cancer. By providing equitable access to advanced treatments like…
