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…
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…
2025 NAPT Annual Member Survey Highlights Increases in Patients and Conditions Treated; Continued Barriers to Access, Including Prior Authorization Delays, and Insurance Denials JACKSONVILLE, FL, September 29, 2025 -…
