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April 16, 2024Bringing Proton Therapy to the Masses
The shift of proton therapy from an experimental treatment to a standard care option marks a significant evolution in cancer treatment. Yet, while the use of proton therapy is becoming more prevalent, the gap between the number of patients who
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April 1, 2024Our Docs Are Tops!
At Kansas City Proton Institute, we are bringing the latest in cancer treatment to Kansas City. Besides being the only non-hospital-based proton radiation facility in the central United States, we also employ some amazing doctors dedicated to bringing their patients
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March 13, 2024Kansas City Proton Institute featured in Healthy Kansas City Magazine
Kansas City Proton Institute was recently featured in Healthy Kansas City Magazine. Read the Article This article highlighting how Kansas City Proton Institute has revolutionized cancer care with cutting edge technology in an office setting features radiation oncologists Kenon Qamar, MD, James
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February 22, 2024What Is Proton Therapy?
In the world of cancer treatment, advancements are constantly being made to improve outcomes and reduce the impact of treatment on patients' lives. One of the most exciting innovations in recent years is proton therapy. This cutting-edge approach offers a
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January 25, 2024Proton 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
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December 28, 2023Advantages 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
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December 22, 2023KCPI 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
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November 22, 2023Kansas 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
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October 31, 2023Office-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
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September 21, 2023Proton 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
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August 19, 2023Why 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
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July 19, 2023KCPI’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
