When you’re facing a cancer diagnosis, understanding your treatment options can help you make confident decisions and take some of the fear out of the unknown. Among radiation treatment options, the two main approaches are traditional radiation therapy and proton therapy. Both use radiation to destroy cancer cells, but they deliver radiation in very different […]
What Does Downtime in Proton Therapy Mean? Proton therapy is a precise and innovative form of radiation treatment that offers hope to many patients navigating a cancer diagnosis. This therapy is often administered five days a week for several weeks, making it an integral part of a patient’s care journey. However, unexpected machine downtime can […]
Proton radiation is a highly effective treatment option for localized cancers that have not spread to other parts of the body. At the Emory Proton Therapy Center (EPTC), we leverage this advanced technology to provide precise and personalized care for our patients. Proton therapy is particularly beneficial for cancers located near delicate tissues or vital […]
As we continue our series on pediatric cancer care, this installment focuses on the emotional and psychological aspects of treatment. I’m Becca, a Child Life Specialist at the Emory Proton Therapy Center (EPTC), and I believe that addressing these needs is as crucial as the medical treatment itself. At Emory, we use advanced proton therapy […]
Welcome to the first installment of our blog series on pediatric cancer care. I’m Becca, a Child Life Specialist at the Emory Proton Therapy Center (EPTC), one of the busiest proton therapy facilities in the United States. As a Child Life Specialist, my role is to support the emotional and developmental needs of children undergoing […]