Proton Therapy for Craniopharyngioma
Published on in Cancer Connections
Proton therapy at CHOP helped Elena regain her vision and remain free of craniopharyngioma two years after treatment.
Pediatric Proton Therapy Center News and Updates
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Proton Therapy Lowers Treatment Side Effects in Pediatric Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Published on in CHOP News, Cancer Connections
Pediatric patients with head and neck cancer can be treated with proton beam therapy instead of traditional photon radiation, resulting in similar outcomes.
Clinicians from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Present Lectures in Western Canada on Cutting-edge Treatment Options for Children
Published on in International Update, CHOP News
Clinicians from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will be presenting lectures at Canadian hospitals and universities on cutting-edge lymphatic treatments, and proton therapy and T cell therapy for targeted treatment in pediatric cancer.
Radiation Oncology Staff Transform Underground Proton Unit into Scenic Spot
Published on in Cancer Connections
A collaborative effort transformed the proton therapy facility into colorful rooms with unique themes and helped replace patients’ anxiety with anticipation.
Proton Therapy for Neuroblastoma: Case Study
Published on in Oncology Update
Proton therapy for a 3-year-old with neuroblastoma compared to X-ray therapy allowed a 100-fold reduction in radiation dose to the liver, lungs, and heart.
Proton Therapy to Treat High-Risk Neuroblastoma
Published on in CHOP News
Proton therapy may offer a precise, organ-sparing treatment option for children with high-risk forms of neuroblastoma.
Dr. Phillips Featured in TV Segment on Proton Therapy
Published on in CHOP News
Peter C. Phillips, MD, discusses the use of proton therapy to treat brain tumors in a TV interview.
Proton Therapy Now Available at CHOP
Published on in CHOP News
CHOP now offers proton therapy, a precise form of cancer radiation that offers potentially life-changing benefits to children with brain tumors and other solid tumors.