Proton beam therapy boosts throat cancer survival, study finds

Photon therapy offers strong outcomes in treating oropharyngeal cancers; however, some radiation can reach and damage nearby ...

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

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Proton therapy shows survival benefit in phase III trial for patients with head and neck cancers

A study published in The Lancet showed a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers who were ...
The Journal Record

Study shows proton therapy improves survival, reduces side effects in certain cancers

Phase III trial shows proton therapy improves survival, reduces side effects for head and neck cancer patients.

Proton Therapy New Standard of Care for Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer

These results establish proton therapy as a transforming, safe, and patient-focused solution, poised to redefine the global standard of care for oropharyngeal cancer.
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Proton therapy improves survival in oropharyngeal cancer patients

A new study published today in The Lancet showed a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers who ...
Worcester Telegram

State council approves UMass Memorial to buy $54 million proton beam for cancer care

UMass Memorial Health plans to bring a $54 million proton beam system to its cancer center at Marlborough Hospital. Here's ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Proton Therapy Eliminates Unnecessary Radiation Exposure and Is Medically Necessary

When it comes to health coverage, most Americans face an unnerving reality-they have no idea what is covered under their health insurance policy until after they are affected by illness or disease.
Fred Hutch

The Beam: Proton therapy conference recap, your protein needs during therapy, meet Jillian Wimberly

A contingent of Fred Hutch Cancer Center – Proton Therapy staff attended the National Association of Proton Therapy (NAPT) Conference in Boston last month. The conference, which hosted 335 members ...