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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Published October 17, 2025 By Lynn Nonnemaker, Ph.D., Josh Jorgensen, Maddie News See full article HERE The past several years have been active in the policy space for Medicare Advantage…
By Ben Frank, Unity HealthTech Prior authorization has always been a pain point in oncology, but for proton therapy, the stakes feel even higher. Decisions made by payers affect…
For many cancer patients, side effects from radiation can be debilitating. But a new way of delivering radiation treatment has proven effective at eliminating a hard-to-treat cancer with the only…