@naptprotons

The NAPT is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1990 to educate and increase awareness about the clinical benefits of proton therapy.

 Washington, DC
proton-therapy.org
Joined July 2012
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Registration for the 2027 National Proton Conference opens this Friday! Join NAPT and our Member Center partners April 7–10 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, for the premier annual meeting of the proton therapy community. We look forward to seeing you for #NPC2027!
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Still working on your NPC2027 proposal? You’ve got until Saturday, Oct. 31. We extended the speaker proposal deadline so more voices can join us April 8-10 in Ponte Vedra Beach. Learn more and submit: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/… #ProtonTherapy #NPC2027
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Targeting the tumor while protecting the liver is the goal of proton therapy for liver cancer. Join Smith Apisarnthanarax, MD, of @fredhutch Cancer Center, for a webinar on where proton therapy fits within a comprehensive treatment plan. Learn more: streamyard.com/watch/mwsxrtF…
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Expanding access to proton therapy is about more than adding technology. NAPT’s Jennifer Maggiore recently visited @MayoClinic in Scottsdale and @huntsmancancer in Salt Lake City to see how centers are making it happen. #ProtonTherapy #NAPT
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Your expertise belongs on the NPC2027 stage. 🎤 Submit a speaker proposal or Excellence Awards nomination for the National Proton Conference, April 8-10 in Ponte Vedra Beach. Learn more and submit: web.cvent.com/event/13cc571a… Award nominations: web.cvent.com/event/13cc571a…
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When Kristin was diagnosed with breast cancer 13 weeks pregnant, proton therapy let her get treatment while protecting her baby, Elijah. A CMS reimbursement proposal could put access to care like this at risk. Take action: mstr.app/a1f31777-f2a8-4eed-… #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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National Association for Proton Therapy retweeted
Florida Times-Union@jaxdotcomOct 9
Medicare change could cost standalone proton therapy centers millions jacksonville.com/story/news/…

Medicare change could cost standalone proton therapy centers millions

Proposed Medicare pricing changes could slash revenue for two Jacksonville proton therapy centers and limit patient access to care across the U.S.

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For breast cancer patients, protecting the heart and lungs is a crucial part of the treatment plan. Proton therapy may spare those organs from unnecessary radiation. Learn more: proton-therapy.org/clinical-… #BreastCancerAwareness
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Randy traveled hundreds of miles for proton therapy after his cancer diagnosis. A proposed CMS reimbursement change could force centers like his to close, leaving fewer options for patients. Learn more: okcproton.com/finding-advanc… Take action: mstr.app/a1f31777-f2a8-4eed-…
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NAPT's Call for Presentations and Excellence Awards nominations are now open for the 2027 National Proton Conference, April 8-10 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Submissions due Oct. 16! Presentation submissions: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/… Award nominations: proton-therapy.org/about/awa…
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New from NAPT: the Proton Therapy Guide for Parents. Clear information and trusted resources for families, shared during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more: nafpt.informz.net/z/cjUucD9t… #ProtonTherapy #PediatricCancerAwareness
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As cancer treatment continues to advance, our health care policies must keep pace and ensure patients can access these innovations. realclearhealth.com/articles…

America’s Systems Should Support Advancements in Cancer Care

The United States has long led the world in medical innovation. In cancer care, that progress has produced treatments that are more targeted and increasingly capable of treating disease while protecti

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#LetsTalkProtons is back! Dr. JW Snider sits down with Dr. Steven Frank to discuss proton therapy for head & neck cancers—including findings from Dr. Frank’s 2025 study showing fewer side effects and a survival benefit. @ProtonINTL @MDAndersonnews youtu.be/7xiyCaky5L0
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Atticus was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in 2021. After proton therapy at Cincinnati Children's, he's now cancer-free and enjoying all of the things a kid should enjoy. This Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, we're sharing his story. Learn more: cincinnatichildrens.org/serv…
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On September 26, NAPT Member Center @DanaFarber Cancer Institute is putting proton therapy's toughest open questions on the table — upright treatment, access, and where the field grows next. Opening day of ASTRO 2026 in Boston. Learn more: proton-therapy.org/the-dana-…
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For #WorldCancerSupportMonth, we're highlighting the important work of @TriageCancer, an organization that provides free education on legal and practical issues facing those diagnosed with cancer. Learn more: triagecancer.org/
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NPC2027 wants your voice! NAPT's Call for Presentations and Excellence Awards nominations are now open for the 2027 National Proton Conference, April 8-10 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Submit a proposal: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/… Submit an award nomination: web.cvent.com/event/13cc571a…
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One navigator. Nine free services. Zero cost to patients or families. This #WorldCancerSupportMonth, we're spotlighting Brain Tumor Network's free, unbiased navigation for brain tumor patients nationwide. braintumornetwork.org/what-w…
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Prior authorization shouldn't stand between a patient and proton therapy. Join NAPT and Apollo Healthcare for "The Proton Therapy Authorization Playbook" — practical strategies to streamline the process and improve patient access. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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World Cancer Support Month is here. All August, we're highlighting organizations who show up for cancer patients and their caregivers. Starting with Live Like Bella, a non-profit funding research and providing financial support to patients and families. livelikebella.org/
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