KCPI – Proton Therapy Plus
At the Kansas City Proton Institute, you might think that we are proudest of our proton therapy. After all, proton therapy is the latest advancement in radiation therapy. Proton therapy offers several advantages over conventional radiation therapy. Its precision allows for highly targeted delivery of radiation, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and organs. This makes it particularly beneficial for treating tumors near critical structures or in sensitive areas of the body. Proton therapy also reduces the risk of long-term side effects, enhancing patients’ quality of life post-treatment. Additionally, its ability to deliver higher doses of radiation to tumors while sparing healthy tissue may result in better treatment outcomes, especially for certain types of cancers.
Proton Therapy Is Step One in Providing Better Care
Proton therapy sets a new standard in cancer care. Our new facility is bringing this cutting-edge therapy to thousands of cancer patients in the Kansas City area. Considering all of the advantages of proton therapy, we are proud and excited by all of that. But there’s one thing that we are even more passionate about … our commitment to patient-first care.
The MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System is an amazing instrument. The level of technology it showcases is truly impressive. But at the end of the day, it is still an instrument … a machine … not capable of understanding the human condition. It cannot sense the fear, feel the clammy hand, detect the trembling lip, interpret the glassy eyes, or predict the tears about to spill over the edge. In all of its glory, it is cold and unfeeling. It is essentially a bigger, better gun in a terrifying battle against an unseen enemy – cancer. While we want the biggest and best weapons in this war, we know that providing the best healthcare requires more – proton therapy plus compassionate care.
What Is Patient-First Care
At KCPI, while we strive to provide the best care for the body, we are aware that the body is just one dimension of the human condition. Traditionally, repairing the physical body has been the focus of medicine – fix the body, and let someone else help with the rest. The mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of wellness weren’t considered part of medical care. What we have found, however, is that they are all inextricably linked. That’s why, at KCPI, we are deeply committed to providing compassionate care. We call it Patient-First Care.
We understand that a cancer diagnosis is like a gut punch. It takes a toll physically and emotionally. We place a strong emphasis on supporting our patients’ emotional well-being alongside their physical health. This dual-focus care model means our patients experience a higher level of attention and support throughout their cancer treatment journey. You get proton therapy plus compassionate care.
The Only Office-Based Proton Therapy Provider in Kansas City
KCPI is the only office-based proton therapy provider (versus hospital-based) in the Midwest. What this means to you is that instead of fighting downtown traffic, navigating a large hospital campus, finding parking, locating the correct building, and finding the right office, our patients avoid all that stress and don’t waste time driving back and forth for treatments each week. Our office-based proton therapy provides a more relaxed experience with more personalized care. At Kansas City Proton Institute, our patients get the best cancer care and a better overall patient experience. You have a choice when it comes to proton therapy treatment centers. Kansas Citians are blessed to have not one, but two providers of proton therapy. But only one offers Patient-First care.
