What is proton therapy?

Using Proton Beam Radiation to Treat Cancers

What is it used for?

Going Beyond Traditional Cancer Treatments

Proton therapy is the latest technological development in radiation oncology with a long-established track record of treating tumors in the brain, head and neck, lung, spine, breast and prostate.

How does it work?

Using Protons for Targeted, Precision Treatment

Pencil beam scanning targets tumors with bullet-like precision and hyper-focused beams while robotic positioning and 360 degree imaging from the Gantry allows the proton beam to be delivered to the tumor at any angle while minimizing the need to reposition a patient.

Who can benefit from it?

A Beam of Hope for Any Age

Proton therapy is used to treat both adult and pediatric cancers, and when operating at full capacity, a ProtonCare Center in a city the size of Atlanta can be used to treat as many as 1700 patients each year.

Emory Proton Therapy Center

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Disclaimer

If you or a family member is interested in receiving proton therapy for cancer treatments, consult your physician for more information.