• Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation that delivers precisely targeted energy to tumor sites, reducing radiation exposure and damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
• High-energy X-rays, or photons, are the most common form of radiation. Protons are another form of radiation. Unlike photons, which continue through the tissue being radiated, protons stop at their intended target, leaving surrounding tissue unexposed to radiation.
• Results in lower toxicity for patients with reported reduced short- and long-termside-effects, including fewer complications, fewer hospitalizations, and less need for supportive medications
• Allows doctors to safely deliver higher, more effective treatment doses
• Supported by decades of data and more than 1,000 peer-reviewed studies
• Recent studies have shown significant increases in cancer survival rates and quality of life, as well as a cost savings advantage
• Many insured patients do not experience higher out-of-pocket costs for proton therapy—and may incur lower overall costs because they avoid treatment-related complications.
• In the event of a denial, physicians who deliver proton therapy have experience with insurance denials, and are well-equipped to write letters and make appeals to insurers for patients who would benefit from treatment.
