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Improving the proton therapy journey of cancer centers

When a cancer center decides to add proton therapy to its radiation oncology department, it makes a long-term commitment to therapeutic innovation and high-quality patient care. A question remains essential: how to select the best proton therapy equipment provider, to ensure optimal installation and best-in-class performance throughout the system’s lifecycle?

Does IBA support radiation oncology centers in improving their proton therapy journey?

Shreveport’s Community Hospital opts for Proton Therapy

Dr. Lane Rosen, Director of Radiation Oncology at Willis Knighton Cancer Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, highlights the transformative impact of introducing proton therapy with the ProteusONE system at their facility. In this blog, he shares insights into how a community hospital can successfully implement proton therapy, traditionally reserved for larger academic centers.

The Strategic and Clinical Benefits of Compact Proton Therapy at TMUH

In the heart of Taipei, where every square meter is precious and the demand for advanced healthcare is ever-growing, Taipei Medical University Hospital (TMUH) redefined its approach to cancer care by integrating proton therapy as a core component of its world-class oncology program. At the core of this transformation is ProteusONE, IBA’s compact proton therapy system, selected for its ability to address the unique challenges of urban hospital environments while meeting TMUH’s clinical needs for precision and efficiency.

In this article, we dive into the expert testimonials of five TMUH leaders whose roles span the entire proton therapy ecosystem: from institutional leadership to hands-on patient care. Their combined insights reveal how ProteusONE has overcome spatial and operational constraints, redefined clinical efficiency, enhanced the patient experience, and strengthened TMUH’s institutional strategy in one of Asia’s most densely populated cities.

Benefits of adding proton therapy with ProteusONE

Proton therapy represents a significant advancement in radiation oncology. In this article, Dr. Craig Stevens, Chair of Radiation Oncology at Corewell Health’s William Beaumont University Hospital Proton Therapy Center, discusses the evolution and benefits of their ProteusONE system installed in 2017.

Boosting patient care and institutional growth with Proton Therapy

The University of Kansas Cancer Center has significantly enhanced patient care and institutional growth by integrating proton therapy into their treatment options. As a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, they recognized the need for advanced particle beam treatments for the diverse patient population they serve, particularly for their pediatric cancer patients. Darin Kistler, Senior Director of Radiation Services, describes the center's evolution since installing the ProteusONE proton therapy system in 2017.

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