Cancer Center Series: Proton Therapy — A Novel Radiation Therapy Pioneered by MGH

Proton therapy is a special form of radiation therapy that offers clinical benefits for some patients. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is a pioneer of proton therapy and offers the only treatment facility in New England. Join us to learn about the history, why it is special, and how it is used today.

This online program is free and open to Mass General staff, patients, and the general public. No registration needed.

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Speaker: Helen A. Shih, MD, MS, MPH, FASTRO

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Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit your questions to us before the program, so that the speaker may address them during the session.

About the Series: This program is part of the Cancer Center Series, a collaboration between the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center and Mass General Cancer Center.