Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer: An Interactive Webinar
Join us for a free virtual webinar with Radiation Oncologist Reed McDonagh, M.D.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 12 to 12:45 p.m.
A breast cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of questions, especially when it comes to understanding your treatment options and what to expect from radiation therapy.
Join Dr. Reed McDonagh, radiation oncologist from the Maryland Proton Treatment Center, for a free webinar about proton therapy for breast cancer. He’ll explain how proton therapy works, when it may be considered as part of breast cancer treatment and what patients should know when discussing radiation options with their care team.
What You’ll Learn
During this webinar, Dr. McDonagh will discuss:
- How proton therapy differs from traditional radiation therapy
- How radiation therapy is used to treat breast cancer
- Which patients with breast cancer may be considered for proton therapy
- What to expect before, during and after proton therapy
- Patient resources available to patients from the Maryland Proton Treatment Center and affiliated groups
There will also be question and answer portion following the presentation. Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions for Dr. McDonagh to answer.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is designed for:
- People who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer
- Patients preparing for or considering radiation therapy
- Family members and caregivers
- Anyone interested in learning more about proton therapy for breast cancer
You do not need to be a Maryland Proton Treatment Center patient to attend.
A radiation oncology physician, Dr. McDonagh treats various cancers. His primary focus is on treating gynecological and breast cancers, as well as blood cancers.
Dr. McDonagh enjoys treating gynecologic cancers and supporting patients and their caretakers throughout treatment, addressing emotional and psychological effects to improve outcomes. He is trained in the latest radiation treatment methods, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, MRI-guided adaptive therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and high-dose rate brachytherapy.
