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New Trial Shows Proton Therapy May Improve Survival in Glioblastoma

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…
  • December 16, 2025
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New Lancet Phase III Study Shows Proton Therapy Significantly Improves Survival and Reduces Toxicity in Head and Neck Cancers – Marking a Breakthrough in Advanced Cancer Care

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…
  • December 11, 2025
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The Red Journal (11.15.25) Features 2024 NAPT Research Forum Proceedings Including First-Ever Consensus Findings Among NAPT, PCG, and PTCOG

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…
  • October 30, 2025
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Proton Therapy Continues To Be An Option for Certain Patients Amid Ongoing Access Barriers

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  -…
  • September 29, 2025
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Long-Term Heart Health: New Study Highlights Benefits of Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors

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…
  • October 30, 2024
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NAPT Hosts Inaugural Research Forum in Washington, DC: A Collaborative Step Forward in Proton Therapy Research

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…
  • October 3, 2024
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Addressing Travel-Time Disparities in Proton Beam Therapy Access

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,…
  • May 29, 2024
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