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Benny’s Story: A Brain Tumor Awareness Month Spotlight

This Brain Tumor Awareness Month, we share the inspiring journey of Benny, a three-year-old whose life was transformed by early detection, expert care, and the power of proton therapy. A…
  • May 8, 2025

2025 National Proton Conference Highlights Major Advances in Research, Patient Access, and Clinical Innovation

Philadelphia, PA — Against a backdrop of growing clinical evidence and a sharpened focus on advancing patient access, leaders in radiation oncology gathered at the 2025 National Proton Conference (NPC)…
  • May 2, 2025

Coach Goes Head-to-Head with Cancer

When Sean Cousins learned that he had an extremely rare cancer, he knew Texas Center for Proton Therapy was his best shot at beating the odds. “I wanted to finish…
  • April 24, 2025

Mark Kahrs: Moving Forward After Head and Neck Cancer

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight stories of resilience, healing, and hope. One such story belongs to Mark Kahrs, who was diagnosed with head…
  • April 11, 2025

Advancing Cancer Care: Landmark Study Underscores Proton Therapy’s Impact in Head and Neck Cancer

Steven J. Frank, MD, FACR, FABS, FASTRO Executive Director Particle Therapy Institute MD Anderson Cancer Center       April marks Head and Neck…
  • April 7, 2025

Reducing Non-Clinical Barriers to Care

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS: Chrissy Rubin, LCSW, Lead Social Worker Mark Eala, LMSW, Social Worker New York Proton Center As oncology professionals, we know that a…
  • March 17, 2025

Bringing Space to Pediatric Proton Therapy: A Conversation with Dr. Corrie Anderson

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: Corrie T. M. Anderson, M.D., FAAP Professor, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Professor of Pediatrics (adj) University of Washington | Seattle Children’s       …
  • February 14, 2025

World Cancer Day

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: Lotte van der Werf MSc Global Health PhD Candidate Implementation of Value Based Healthcare & Jr. Project Coordinator, Maastro Clinic, the Netherlands       [minti_divider style="3" margin="40px…
  • February 4, 2025

Accelerating Progress Through Collaboration 

As we follow the actions of the new presidential administration and await more announcements about healthcare leadership and cancer research initiatives, it’s a good time to reflect on the past…
  • January 27, 2025

NAPT’s 2024 Advocacy Report: Download Now

NAPT Advocacy Report: 2024 Throughout 2024, 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…
  • January 16, 2025
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  • Benny’s Story: A Brain Tumor Awareness Month Spotlight
  • 2025 National Proton Conference Highlights Major Advances in Research, Patient Access, and Clinical Innovation
  • Coach Goes Head-to-Head with Cancer
  • Mark Kahrs: Moving Forward After Head and Neck Cancer
  • Advancing Cancer Care: Landmark Study Underscores Proton Therapy’s Impact in Head and Neck Cancer

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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  • Benny’s Story: A Brain Tumor Awareness Month Spotlight
  • 2025 National Proton Conference Highlights Major Advances in Research, Patient Access, and Clinical Innovation
  • Coach Goes Head-to-Head with Cancer
  • Mark Kahrs: Moving Forward After Head and Neck Cancer
  • Advancing Cancer Care: Landmark Study Underscores Proton Therapy’s Impact in Head and Neck Cancer

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