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South Knoxville Man Shares Message of Hope After Cancer Therapies and Surgery

Nick Parker has always been healthy and in good shape. “I don’t get sick, other than Parkinson’s and cancer,” he jokes. The South Knoxville native underwent treatment and surgery for…
  • June 7, 2024

Coach Ron Rivera awarded Cancer Support Community’s (CSC) Founders Award, Pledges to Pay It Forward

The National Association for Proton Therapy celebrates Coach Ron's remarkable journey, from proton therapy patient to being awarded the prestigious CSC Founders Award for his commitment to making a difference…
  • October 24, 2023

Pediatric Patient Story: Grace Eline

When Grace Eline was diagnosed with a brain tumor, teams at Rutgers Cancer Institute and…
  • April 13, 2021

Pediatric Patient Story: Tyler – Age 11

Proton therapy is a very precise treatment that prevents short term and long side effects by reducing radiation exposure to healthy…
  • September 17, 2020

Patient Story: Katie

When Katie was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 35 years of age,  she soon transferred her care to Dr. Michelle Gentile at Northwestern Medicine.  Her tumor was overlapping her…
  • May 13, 2020

Patient Story – Arianne M

Just two months before her wedding, Arianne noticed a little nerve symptom in her calf every time she sat down or crossed her legs.…
  • April 8, 2020

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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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