PTCOG is the world's largest annual gathering devoted to particle therapy, which includes precise proton beam therapy, bringing together more than 1,000 radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and researchers from across the globe.
NYPC Chief Medical Officer Charles B. Simone, II, MD, FASTRO, FACRO, FACR, who also serves as the Board President of the Proton Collaborative Group (PCG), is a Full Member of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the author of more than 700 peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters, will lead several sessions and has collaborated with NYPC colleagues on multiple PTCOG scientific, educational, and poster presentations.
Key NYPC sessions include:
Three sessions led by NYPC's Dr. Arpit Chhabra, a radiation oncologist and Director of Education, on proton therapy for skull base, spine, and central nervous system tumors. Data presented will show that patients receiving adjuvant or definitive radiotherapy for primary spinal tumors demonstrate that proton therapy achieves favorable local control and an excellent safety profile with no grade 3 or higher toxicities, supporting the use of proton therapy as a safe and effective treatment option for appropriately selected adult patients; and
Two sessions led by Dr. Simone and NYPC radiation oncologist Dr. Kristin Hsieh on gynecologic cancers, with data representing the largest reported cohorts of uterine and cervical cancer patients undergoing proton therapy.
"I am proud that our NYPC team will be presenting data at more than 15 sessions at PTCOG demonstrating the benefits of proton therapy in spine and CNS, uterine, cervical, thoracic, gastrointestinal, breast, and head and neck malignancies, as well as game-changing innovations, including FLASH therapy and spatially fractionated radiation therapy," said Dr. Simone. "Cancer patients deserve options that not only cure their cancer but also preserve their ability to lead productive and enjoyable lives during and after treatment. I am grateful for our team's tireless work to advance proton therapy as a standard of care for certain cancers, and I am grateful to our patients who participate in our clinical trials and trust our team with their care."
Some of the other NYPC radiation oncologists and medical physicists who will give oral or poster presentations include:
Dr. J. Isabelle Choi, FACRO, NYPC Director of Research and a Radiation Oncology Attending in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, presenting on "Particle Therapy for Reirradiation"
Dr. Haibo Lin, DABR, NYPC Director of Medical Physics, speaking on a novel way to perform quality assurance for proton therapy plans and also moderating a session on "Physics: Imaging & Quality Assurance"
In addition, members of the NYPC medical physics team will present on imaging, treatment planning, quality assurance, and two new innovative therapies that have the potential to advance proton therapy: FLASH therapy, which uses ultra-high dose rate proton therapy to spare healthy tissues; and GRID therapy, which delivers radiation therapy in a pattern of high-dose regions separated by lower-dose areas, also allowing the sparing of healthy tissues. The research suggests a promising pathway toward improving outcomes and reducing toxicities for patients with advanced or bulky tumors.
"The data our team is presenting at PTCOG 64 reflects not only our leadership in advancing proton therapy, but also our commitment to the patients we serve," said Christopher Panczner, Chief Executive Officer of the New York Proton Center. "Through our unique collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering, Montefiore, and Mount Sinai, we are bringing the benefits of proton therapy to more patients across New York and beyond while generating the research that is shaping the future of cancer care worldwide. I could not be prouder of our physicians and physicists, and of the patients whose courage makes this progress possible."
About the New York Proton Center
The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is creating the gold standard for proton therapy, giving new hope to patients living with cancer. The NYPC is advancing new and better ways to fight cancer with proton therapy, a highly targeted form of radiation therapy with fewer treatment-related complications. In partnership with leading academic medical centers: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Health System, and Mount Sinai Health System, NYPC is the only proton center in the state of New York, attracting patients from around the country and the world. Through impactful clinical trials and game-changing clinical research, NYPC's internationally renowned clinical team continues to revolutionize cancer treatment while offering patients individualized, highly skilled, and compassionate care.
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