We hosted our first symposium devoted entirely to the role of proton radiation therapy in cancer treatment. We were honored to be joined by James Metz, M.D., @pennmedicine & native Arkansan Nancy Mendenhall, M.D., UF Health Cancer Center ProtonCenterofArkansas.com

This year more than ever, we are grateful for advances in cancer treatment like proton therapy that are giving more patients a lifetime of Thanksgivings.

#ProtonTherapy, the safest and most accurate form of radiation therapy to treat cancer is now available in Arkansas. Find out if you are a candidate for this advanced treatment. ProtonCenterofArkansas.com. UAMS Health Arkansas Children's Baptist Health

"Cancer patients who need proton therapy no longer have to leave #AR to get state-of-the-art care." ➡️ProtonCenterofArkansas.com #protontherapy #radiationtherapy #pediatriccancer #littlerock #cancercare #cancertreatment UAMS Health Arkansas Children's Baptist Health

👏Michael Gilbert finished #protontherapy Proton Center of Arkansas today! Michael received conventional X-ray therapy to treat an earlier bout of lymphoma that left him feeling like he had "run a marathon." "Great" is how he feels after #protontherapy. "Lots more energy."

“From opening the UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Clinic and Infusion Center to Arkansas’ first proton center, this is another example of how strategic collaboration with other leading health care providers can improve the health of Arkansans,” said Troy Wells.

We're feeling 100% positive about 2024! Happy New Year from all of us at the Proton Center of Arkansas +++ ProtonCenterofArkansas.com Appointments: 501-664-4568 #ProtonTherapy #radiationtherapy #pediatriccancer #cancercare #cancertreatment UAMS Health UAMS Cancer UAMS Radiation Oncology

In cancer treatment, not all radiation therapy is the same. With scientific advancements, many cancers can now be treated with non-invasive proton therapy that better protects a patient's healthy organs and tissues. Learn more at ProtonCenterofArkansas.com

A new study in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics debunks the misperception that #protontherapy is primarily a treatment for prostate cancer and is effective in treating a wide variety of cancers with fewer side effects. tinyurl.com/yks8ppzm

So pleased to welcome Jennifer Maggiore, dir. of the National Association of Proton Therapy, for a tour of Arkansas' 1st and only proton center! Fen Xia, MD UAMS Health UAMS Radiation Oncology UAMS Cancer Arkansas Children's Baptist Health Proton International #protontherapy #cancercare

If you have recently been diagnosed with #cancer, make sure you explore #protontherapy as a treatment option. ProtonCenterofArkansas.com l Appointments: 501-664-4568 UAMS Health UAMS Cancer Baptist Health Arkansas Children's Proton International

UAMS Health was pleased to join Arkansas Children's & Baptist Health at Little Rock Rotary, Club 99 to talk about the Proton Center of Arkansas! Arkansas cancer patients no longer have to leave the state for this treatment. arkansasonline.com/news/2024/may/…

"It was a proud day for us and for healthcare in Arkansas as we joined a small, elite group of states that offer this groundbreaking therapy for children and adults with cancer," Cam Patterson, M.D., MBA ProtonCenterofArkansas.com #protontherapy

Thank you to Jeff Fehlis, Executive Vice President of the American Cancer Society South Region & Krista Kirksey the Associate Director for the American Cancer Society - Community Partnerships Arkansas Office, for touring the Proton Center of Arkansas this week.💙