From the time the FDA approved proton therapy to treat patients in 1988, research through clinical trials has helped the field of radiation oncology better understand the benefits of this advanced treatment. Extensive studies over the years has informed us of the clinical benefits of proton therapy on tumors in [...]

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide. About one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and more than two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour. The good news is that most patients are successfully “cured” by surgical [...]

When we care for patients with cancer, the initial treatment involves one or more of the three major modalities – radiation, chemotherapy and surgery. The modalities utilized in the initial treatment are the focus of determining the treatment plan for recurrent cancers. The good news is that since 1991, cancer [...]

The use of proton radiation therapy is evolving in the treatment of thoracic cancers, with the most commonly occurring tumors appearing in the lung and esophagus. While external beam photon therapy has been the industry standard of care for some time, the evolution of proton therapy, and particularly the modern [...]

In the ever-evolving landscape of cancer treatment, researchers and medical professionals are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance efficacy while minimizing the impact on patients' overall well-being. Proton therapy has emerged as a promising avenue, offering a more precise and targeted approach to treating various cancers, including lymphoma. Lymphoma survival [...]

The latest national figures confirm that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and that breast cancer accounts for 12.5% of new annual cancers worldwide. Around two-thirds of women with breast cancer will be recommended for radiation as part of their treatment. The good [...]

The role of the immune system in eradicating cancer is critically important. Patients with suppressed immune systems frequently face more aggressive cancers and don’t respond as well to our traditional therapies. Today, there's an increased use of systemic therapies that modulate the immune system, including traditional immunotherapy agents like PDL-1 [...]

In recent years, the incidence of cancer in adolescents and young adults (AYA)has been climbing. The onset of cancers occurring before age 40 is growing steadily, particularly with cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, liver and pancreas. As we move further into the 22nd century and lifespans extend, it [...]

Even though prostate cancer occurs in just half of the population, it’s one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer claims the lives of nearly 35,000 men each year, with more than 288,000 new cases diagnosed each year. In fact, similar to breast [...]

The number of people diagnosed with cancer continues to rise each year. According to the American Cancer Society, 1.9 million new cancer diagnoses were expected in 2022, an increase of 6% from 2020 projections and 10.5% over 2018 figures. While cancer rates continue to climb, advances in treatment options are [...]