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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…
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…
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…
Last fall, experts from across the country gathered at the NAPT Research Forum in Washington, D.C. to discuss one of the most pressing issues in cancer care today: how to…
The National Association for Proton Therapy (NAPT) was proud to host the The Power of Protons: Accelerating Access and Innovation in Cancer Care on October 23, 2025, at MOCA Jacksonville, in…
Shannon M MacDonald, FASTRO, FACRO Southwest Florida Proton Center Introduction Radiotherapy has long played a significant curative role in the management of breast cancer. Proton therapy, an advanced form…
