National Association for Proton Therapy

The NAPT is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1990 to educate and increase awareness about the clinical benefits of proton therapy.

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⏰ You still have time to register!

🔬 How are proton therapy centers building philanthropic partnerships that move the needle?

Join us June 11 at 11 AM ET for a webinar featuring experts from the National Proton Conference.

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/ISFobyUeFz

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Episode 1 of #LetsTalkProtons is live 🎥

Dr. Helen Shih (Mass General Brigham) and Dr. Minesh Mehta (Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute) discuss proton therapy for brain tumors — the evidence, the benefits, and what patients need to know.

Watch now: https://t.co/Ga98W5EaWY

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Golf. Beach. Grandkids. That was Tom's retirement — until a meningioma diagnosis changed everything.

Proton therapy at ProCure Proton Therapy Center helped him preserve his quality of life while treating his brain tumor.

▶️ Watch Tom's story: https://t.co/P0ImZ83LVt

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How are proton therapy centers turning philanthropic partnerships into real impact for patients?

Join us June 11 for a National Proton Conference webinar on unlocking resources that expand access and advance outcomes.

🔗https://t.co/zNV7JE42hL

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Introducing #LetsTalkProtons 🎥 — a new @NAPT video series featuring physician-to-physician conversations on the benefits of proton therapy for brain tumors, head & neck, breast, lung cancers, and more.

Stay tuned: the first episode drops next week!

#ProtonTherapy

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🎗️ May is National Cancer Research Month. Clinical research drives proton therapy forward. On our website, explore recent research evaluating and supporting the benefits of proton therapy, from published peer reviewed articles to clinical trials.

🔗 https://t.co/fkGNzMWpLP

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Meet Kaiden. Diagnosed with a brain tumor at 2, he received proton therapy at @OKProtonCenter. Fast forward 16 years, Kaiden is preparing to head to college.

His story is about more than suvival. It's about possibility.

https://t.co/iybs0RJOWf

#BrainTumorAwarenessMonth

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3–4 weeks from consult to first treatment is standard in radiation oncology.

For proton patients, some the most complex cases, that gap matters.

The bottleneck is operational. But one treatment center is showing the industry how to solve it.

🔗 https://t.co/Z5J9sgXsst

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Lynn Cancer Institute (@BaptistHealthSF) has treated its first patient with proton therapy.

This milestone reflects the power of multidisciplinary collaboration and the commitment to bringing advanced therapies directly to patients

🔗 https://t.co/Yu8l37Jxfu

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This #BrainTumorAwarenessMonth, meet Grace Eline 💜 Diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in 2018, Grace didn't stop giving back — even through her fight.

Once a proton therapy patient, she is now cancer free and a powerful patient advocate.

Read more: https://t.co/tyiquT8vzx

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Join NAPT & Fuse Oncology on May 14 at 11 AM EST for "Modern Solutions for Proton Problems" — practical insights on streamlining proton center operations.

Pre-registration required 👇
https://t.co/uGg7ZHarMp

#ProtonTherapy #NAPT

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NAPT member @FredHutch shares how proton therapy's precision can protect healthy tissue — especially critical when treating brain & CNS tumors in children and adults.

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/CZ7Cq1kBNs

#BrainTumorAwarenessMonth #ProtonTherapy

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🧠💙 Brain tumors sit near critical structures like the brainstem & optic nerves. Proton therapy's precision targets the tumor — protecting the healthy tissue that matters most. 🎯

Explore the research: https://t.co/fkGNzMWpLP

#BrainTumorAwarenessMonth #ProtonTherapy #NAPT

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Lauren was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Denied coverage, she kept pushing—until she got access to proton therapy.

This #AYACancerWeek, her story is a reminder: advocate for yourself. 💛

🔗 Read her full story here: https://t.co/smnoAVVHVe

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At 36, Jasmine faced a stage IV diagnosis after years of misdiagnoses. Proton therapy helped her avoid long-term side effects—and today, she’s cancer-free.

🔗 Read her story: https://t.co/1fpRfm1aL5

#AYACancerWeek

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New 10-year data reinforces the durability of moderately hypofractionated proton therapy for localized prostate cancer—showing strong disease control, >90% survival, and low toxicity.

Learn more: https://t.co/xH9xVSBkTO

#ProtonTherapy #ProstateCancer #RadiationOncology

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🚨 Reminder — 5 Days Away

Join NAPT & the Proton Therapy Academy on March 31 (7 AM PT / 10 AM ET) for Optimizing Clinical Workflow in Proton Therapy: Practical Strategies to Improve Efficiency.

Pre-registration is required.
Register: https://t.co/YAnPZQTJh1

#NAPT #Webinar

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🎸 Only a few days until #NPC2026 — and we can’t wait to welcome you to Nashville!

Get ready for inspiring science, meaningful connections, and an unforgettable gathering of the proton therapy community. Safe travels, and we’ll see you in Music City! 🤠

#NAPT #NashvilleBound

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🚀 Huge thanks to our #NPC2026 exhibitors and Platinum, Gold, Silver, & Bronze Sponsors for powering the energy behind this year’s conference!

🔥 Don’t miss the Exhibit Hall; connect with the innovators driving proton therapy forward.

🔗 Plan your route: https://t.co/U6Mv8Ny9by

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🎉 New at #NPC2026: The Hitmaker’s Passport Raffle!

Stroll down the Exhibit Hall, visit sponsors, and collect hole punches along the way. Return your passport by Fri. 2:30 PM for a chance to win a $500 VISA gift card! 💸

🔎 See what’s happening: https://t.co/isSszGOKDR

#NAPT