President Joe Biden recently spoke very enthusiastically about the importance of cancer research. In March, he described Proton Therapy, specifically, as being “a source of hope,” and encouraged a continued “focus on proton therapy.” Despite this, Proton therapy is currently under pressure by something called RO-APM. In this episode, we interview Jennifer Maggiore of NAPT and break down what RO-APM is, how it’s affecting PT, and what you can do to help.

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In this episode, we interview David Raubach from Oklahoma Proton Center and discuss the challenges, the lessons learned, and also the successes that have lead him and his team to where they are today – which is running a highly successful proton center that keeps patient storytelling at the heart of what they do.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewees. By listening to this, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast.  Under no circumstances shall Ion Beam Applications SA (IBA), any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of IBA be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Lane Rosen from Willis Knighton Health System and discuss why the field of cancer therapy should take notice of proton therapy and how it can play a valuable role in your radiotherapy department.

The views expressed in this podcast are those of the interviewees. By listening to this, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast.  Under no circumstances shall Ion Beam Applications SA (IBA), any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of IBA be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast or blog.