Maryland Proton Treatment Center
The Maryland Proton Treatment Center is the only proton treatment facility in Maryland, and the first in the region. We treat more patients than anyone in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia – more than 3,500 to date. Our state-of-the-art center is one of only a few proton centers in the nation to offer advanced “pencil-beam scanning” in every treatment room. And we’re proud to be affiliated with the University of Maryland’s Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, it’s worth a consultation. Visit AskForProtons.com.
ABOUT PROTON THERAPY
WHAT EXACTLY IS PROTON THERAPY?
It’s a powerful tool in fighting cancer. Unlike traditional radiation, proton therapy precisely targets the tumor itself. That helps us spare healthy tissue and organs, which often means far fewer side effects. Our goal is to help patients get back to their lives more quickly.
CAN PROTON THERAPY TREAT BREAST CANCER?
Yes, and many other cancers! It’s ideal for localized, solid tumors that are near critical organs. For someone with breast cancer, this means radiation exposure is minimized to the heart and lungs – lowering the risk of potential complications such as heart disease and secondary cancers.
WHAT ABOUT RECURRENT TUMORS?
Proton therapy is the preferred option for recurrent cancers. If you’ve already had traditional radiation to treat a specific area of the body, it’s unlikely the area can be treated again the same way. But proton therapy is different. It gives patients a viable opportunity for treatment and hope.
ABOUT DR. NICHOLS
Dr. Nichols is a radiation oncologist at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center, and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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850 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-705-7018
