Take Control of Your Health: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is officially Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, encouraging open conversation, and empowering men to take a proactive approach to their health. While it may seem like just another awareness campaign, prostate cancer is the
Fall Back Into Your Health Routine
As students head back to class and routine takes over, it's easy to push your health to the bottom of the list. But if you’re facing or recently treated for breast cancer, now is an important time to consider precision
Prostate Cancer – Finding the Right Treatment Options in Kansas City
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer can be a life-altering experience. With so much information to absorb and critical decisions to make, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. From choosing the right treatment to finding the best doctors and understanding the potential
Recovery for Prostate Cancer Patients After Proton Therapy
Prostate cancer is a life-changing diagnosis that can bring uncertainty and stress. However, for many men, proton therapy offers an innovative and highly effective treatment option that minimizes side effects and improves outcomes. At Kansas City Proton Institute (KCPI), we
How Proton Therapy Minimizes Side Effects in Prostate Cancer Patients
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, and radiation therapy has long been a cornerstone of treatment. However, traditional radiation therapies often come with a range of side effects that can significantly impact a patient’s quality
Is Proton Therapy Safer Than Traditional Radiation Therapy?
When facing a cancer diagnosis, patients and their loved ones want to explore every option available for the most effective and safest treatment. One emerging treatment is proton therapy, an advanced form of radiation therapy. But is proton therapy safer
State-of-the-Art Cancer Care with a State-of-the Heart Approach
In the medical field there is a lot of focus on tangibles which is both necessary and good. We strive for better instruments, the latest technology, more effective medicine, innovative treatment methods, more accurate testing, and measurable results. Our goal
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
KCPI’s Groundbreaking 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