Proton Therapy - A Novel Radiation Therapy Pioneered by Mass General

Learn about proton therapy, an advanced radiation treatment pioneered at Massachusetts General Hospital, through a 57-minute presentation delivered by Dr. Helen A. Shih, MD, MS, MPH, FASTRO. Explore the historical development of this specialized radiation therapy, understand its unique clinical advantages for certain patients, and discover how it's currently implemented at New England's only proton therapy treatment facility. Gain insights into why this innovative treatment method stands out in cancer care as part of the Cancer Center Series, a collaborative initiative between the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center and the Mass General Cancer Center.