Working together to improve patient lives. Proton therapy is an effective radiation treatment with unique benefits.
Over the past 30 years, research has established the increased efficacy of proton therapy. Proton-based radiation treatment can be particularly beneficial for patients with certain types of cancer and some non-cancerous tumors. The ability of protons to deposit more energy directly in the tumor makes proton therapy ideal for patients whose tumors are near critical organs or structures.
The latest research continues to confirm that proton therapy can:
This type of care is a game-changer for many cancers, including pediatric, brain, breast, head and neck, gastrointestinal, lymphoma, lung, ocular, prostate, sarcoma and spine.
Our approach when working with referring physicians is simple: Collaboration. We believe in delivering the best treatment for your patient, which may or may not include proton therapy. When proton therapy is recommended, you can be confident knowing your patient will receive exceptional care and be delivered back into your care.
When we evaluate your patient for treatment, we’ll keep you informed of progress and coordinate with you on any needed follow-up. Our goal is to be always available, and we welcome your involvement. Our commitment to you and your patient will continue even after your patient completes treatment with proton therapy.
You can expect us to provide:
Contact our team to make a patient referral via email, call or fax. Email is preferred.
Please provide the patient’s demographic information and diagnosis; and let us know if we can contact the patient to schedule a consultation.
Or direct your patients to protoncenter.nm.org.