Results from a study led by @SJFrankMD found a survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers treated with proton therapy than the patients receiving traditional radiation therapy.
More on the findings, published today in @TheLancet: https://t.co/rytepbPN8V #EndCancer
New in @TheLancet: A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Steven J. Frank of @MDAndersonNews highlights key findings showing improved survival rates and reduced toxicity. NAPT applauds this landmark contribution to the field.
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/6HE5hhIpiZ
We are thrilled to announce the Proton Center of Arkansas opening at UAMS.
Through our collaborative efforts, we can now provide an advanced level of cancer treatment that is more precise and minimizes side effects. This is a monumental step forward in offering state-of-the-art healthcare solutions to the families we serve right here in our own community.
The Proton Center of Arkansas opened today at the UAMS Radiation Oncology Center, becoming the first proton therapy center in #AR and only #43 in the nation to provide the most advanced cancer radiation treatment in the world. @uamshealth https://t.co/euoZ6rb9br
It is with great sadness to let you know that Jay Loeffler, MD, former Chief of #radonc @MGHCancerCenter passed away 😢
He was a clinical innovator and leader, having pioneered the use of linacs for intracranial SRS
I am forever indebted to him for hiring me & starting up my lab, and for his unwavering support🙏🙏🙏
Image below shows what he loved the most, proudly supporting others 💪
My 💔 goes out to his wonderful wife Nancy & entire family
CatalystPT, an #SGRT solution that supports #protontherapy workflow, will soon be in clinical use on the ProBeam system at Proton International at @uabmedicine. C-RAD’s CatalystPT system helps trim setup times so more patients can benefit from proton therapy.
#cancer#cradab
Mevion is pleased to announce that Stanford Health Care has been selected as the first site where the MEVION S250-FIT system will be developed and installed: https://t.co/34uV34lGg0
*The MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System has not received regulatory clearance.
#MevionFIT
Mevion is pleased to announce that Mevion and Proton International have been selected to equip a new proton therapy and research center in San Antonio and South Texas. Visit this link for the full press release: https://t.co/nptKnzRRKc
#ProtonTherapy#IMPT#MedPhys#RadOnc