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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.

The role of proton beam quality in cancer treatment

In proton therapy, the design of the system significantly influences key beam parameters, and can have a direct impact on patient care. Thus, it is important to understand beam quality's role in radiotherapy and cancer treatment.

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.

Comparing supine and upright positioning in proton therapy

When considering the best positioning for proton therapy, the debate between supine and upright methods has gained traction in recent years. In this article, you will discover a radiation oncologist’s point of view in this debate, explained by Dr. Arie Dosoretz, radiation oncologist and managing partner for Advocate Radiation Oncology and Southwest Florida Proton in Fort Myers, Florida.

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