Proton Therapy FAQs: Answering Your Most Commonly Asked Questions
You’ve probably heard of proton therapy by now. Proton therapy is a newer type of radiation treatment that is extremely precise and reduces side effects when compared to traditional X-ray radiation therapy. At Kansas City Proton Institute (KCPI), we are
Advantages of Proton Therapy for Cancer Treatment
At Kansas City Proton Institute, we are the only office-based proton therapy provider in the Midwest. We are proud to be able to offer our cancer patients this latest form of radiation treatment because it offers several advantages over traditional
KCPI Begins Cancer Treatments with Advanced MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System
Kansas City Proton Institute (KCPI), the first physician-led proton therapy center in the Midwest, and Mevion Medical Systems announced that on December 19, 2023, the first four patients were treated at Kansas City Proton Institute on Dec. 19, with the
Kansas City Proton Institute – Hospital-Based Vs. Office-Based Proton Therapy
If you are a cancer patient and you live in or near the Kansas City area, you have some advantages that many other cancer patients don’t. Not only do you have easy access to the newest kind of radiation treatment
Office-Based Proton Therapy: A Smart Choice for Cancer Patients in Kansas City
You may have heard about proton therapy. This latest treatment for various cancers offers advantages that traditional radiation therapy can’t. Its precise and targeted radiation minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissues. In Kansas City, cancer patients can not only receive
Proton Therapy in Kansas City – You Have Options
There’s been a lot of talk about proton therapy in Kansas City. Proton therapy is the latest advancement in radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. So what makes proton therapy better, and what do you need to know about
Why Is Outpatient Proton Therapy Less Expensive Than Hospital-Based Therapy?
Health care can have different costs depending on where you have treatment performed, which is why many people do not know that outpatient proton therapy is less expensive than hospital-based therapy. What Is Proton Therapy? Proton therapy is the latest kind of
KCPI’s Outpatient Proton Therapy Marries Cutting-Edge Care with Cutting Costs for Cancer Patients
Traditional radiation therapy (also known as X-ray therapy) uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. High-energy photon beams are aimed at a precise point on the body. These beams will damage both healthy and cancerous
What to Expect during Proton Therapy Treatment
Proton therapy is an advancement in radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. Instead of photon beams, this cutting-edge radiation uses proton beams which offer several advantages over traditional photon beams. KCPI Brings Office-Based Proton Therapy to Kansas City Our new, state-of-the-art