Powerful
& Precise Radiation.
Cancer Treatment That Prioritizes
Your Quality of Life
How Proton Therapy Works
Proton therapy is an extremely precise form of radiation treatment.
It uses positively charged particles to deliver radiation that matches the size, shape, and depth of a tumor down to the millimeter. Unlike traditional radiation, protons stop at the tumor, reducing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. This may lower the risk of side effects and help patients return to life sooner.
Advanced Proton Therapy Technology
Emory Proton Therapy Center uses pencil beam scanning, the most advanced form of proton therapy available in Georgia. This technique “paints” the tumor with radiation spot by spot, making it ideal for irregular shapes or tumors near sensitive areas. Every treatment room features leading-edge imaging, including MRI and cone-beam CT, for precise tumor targeting and monitoring.
Personalized Cancer Treatment in Atlanta
We are Georgia’s only proton therapy center and one of only 46 proton centers in the U.S. We offer expert care backed by cutting-edge research. Our radiation oncologists are disease-site specialists from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Georgia’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. They develop personalized treatment plans built around each patient’s unique needs.
Clinical Trials in Proton Therapy
Emory Proton Therapy Center is internationally recognized for active research and open clinical trials. As an academic medical center at the forefront of cancer research and discovery, Winship is uniquely positioned to lead research and clinical trials in proton and other novel therapies. Winship completed the rigorous credentialing process for proton therapy in NCI-funded clinical trials, expanding the number of clinical trials in proton therapy.
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Whole-Person Cancer Care
We care for the whole person, not just the disease. From dietitians and social workers to child life specialists, spiritual health clinicians, and financial navigators, our team connects patients and caregivers to resources, support, and services that address physical, emotional, and practical needs.
Convenient Atlanta Location
We are located near eight major healthcare systems, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Grady Memorial Hospital, and Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Just 10 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with easy access to major highways and transit, we care for patients locally, nationally, and globally.
Some Conditions We Treat
Breast Cancer
Invasive ductal & lobular carcinoma, triple negative breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer, recurrent, and more.
Head & Neck Cancers
Carcinomas, congenital tumors, salivary tumors, tumors of the jaw, and more.
Thoracic Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, thymoma, thymic carcinomas, lung metastases, and more.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate adenocarcinoma, small cell carcinoma, prostate sarcomas, pelvic lymph node metastases, and more.
Patient Stories
I’ve been through it, and I can’t say enough about the amazing care I received. The team who handled my treatments was absolutely wonderful, making a difficult time so much easier to navigate.
My experience at Emory was incredible—it was as easy as drinking water! The therapy sessions only took about 5 to 10 minutes, and right after, I’d go for a 4-mile walk every single day. I had no side effects whatsoever—I can’t even tell that I had the treatment. Emory truly saved my life, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
Stephen, a 36-year old father from Columbus, Georgia, is one of the almost 2000 patients who have been treated at the Emory Proton Therapy Center since it opened in December 2018. He completed six weeks of proton therapy to treat a brain tumor.
Dusty was diagnosed with prostate cancer, an uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate gland. Upon further consultation and research, he was treated with proton therapy and is excited to see an advanced form of radiation therapy is available at the Emory Proton Therapy Center.
Proton therapy gave Zack his best shot at treating a spinal tumor that had come back. Zack was one of the first patients treated at the Emory Proton Therapy Center after it opened in 2018. The treatments, every weekday for six weeks, took less than one hour of his day and gave Zack the greatest odds of a long life with his wife and children.
Tony was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 and sought care from experts at Emory Proton Therapy Center. He’s confident that the advanced radiation therapy gave him the best cancer treatment possible and says the comfort and care he got from Winship doctors and staff were unmatched. “There were many great solutions here in Atlanta, but the best to me was Emory Proton Therapy Center,” says Tony.
