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News And Events2023-05-04T10:03:25-04:00

News and Events

Welcome to the Maryland Proton Treatment Center news and events page. Here you’ll find the latest news from our center and learn about upcoming events.

Former Patient, Abby, Launched Abby’s Cart of Courage

One of our former patients, Abby, and her mom launched a program called Abby’s Cart of Courage. This non-profit donates brand new Radio Flyer Wagons to children who are battling cancer. Check out her article in the Baltimore Sun: https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/news/cc-abbys-carts-of-courage-eldersburg-20230120-mg2piokarbh45fgrrxutj76hiq-story.html?fbclid=IwAR03LnKFs6o9uZAQmhQf-YS9SUzBcnCYh6ZcVYyBo7yN5PXZH6-8ss4udYQ 

February 2nd, 2023|

Dr. Elizabeth Nichols Explains GammaPod Radiation Therapy: An Important Advancement for Early Stage Breast Cancer

Click here to view the full article. Approximately 330,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Roughly two-thirds of these women will be diagnosed at an early stage, which has a high cure rate. Dr. Elizabeth Nichols, Associate Professor and Clinical Affairs Chair at the University of Maryland Department [...]

November 22nd, 2022|

Dr. Nichols speaks with Greg & Gina on 101.9

October 24, 2022 Dr. Nichols, Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center spoke to Greg and Gina on 101.9's morning show. She discussed the types of cancers affecting women and how proton therapy can benefit them. Listen to the segment here: [...]

October 24th, 2022|

Congratulations to Dr. Mishra

July 8, 2022 Congratulations to Dr. Mishra on his new leadership role as Associate Director at University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Network!

July 8th, 2022|

Dr. Witek speaks on WHUR

June 13, 2022 MPTC’s Medical Director, Dr. Witek, was recently interviewed on the Daily Drum WHUR. Dr. Witek discussed what proton therapy is, how effective it is, how readily available it is for cancer patients and much more!  

June 16th, 2022|

Dr. Regine speaks on 104.7 WONK FM

June 8, 2022 Dr. Regine was on 104-7 WONK FM to discuss who can benefit from proton therapy, how proton therapy treats cancer, how this technology will evolve in the next 5-10 years, and much more! Listen to his full interview here: https://1047wonkfm.iheart.com/featured/wonk-report/content/2022-06-08-proton-therapy-redefines-radiation/?fbclid=IwAR0UpncryAqo_GCdsP4MrhY2iOGAGV3WZqO0iuSvQBdjy65NR8zA1x6JEFU   

June 8th, 2022|

Dr. Regine spoke to Midday Maryland

June 1, 2022 MPTC’s Executive Director, Dr. Regine spoke to Midday Maryland about the benefits of proton therapy, what types of cancers can be treated and if proton therapy can treat a recurrent tumor. Watch the interview here: https://www.wmar2news.com/middaymaryland/maryland-proton-treatment-center-june-2022?fbclid=IwAR2HDb1a6tJ8bkXoHfCaawsQrpQezbgzIkhBucKwy_uOOeK6ec0OkPxh8yQ

June 1st, 2022|

Congratulations to Dr. Mishra and Dr. Molitoris!

May 17, 2022 Please join us in congratulating both Dr. Mishra and Dr. Molitoris in receiving Physician of the Year from The Daily Record! MPTC thanks you both for all your hard work and dedication to treating our patients. Here's the link to view all the winners in all categories: https://thedailyrecord.com/health-care-heroes/winners/?fbclid=IwAR2dEKXI5J9EPRXkE4z7I2ziKCxvCNcSJVLsjA5eVxOG9sxpWDVzOZZzelg

May 17th, 2022|

Congratulations to Dr. Nichols

May 13, 2022 Congratulations to Dr. Nichols for receiving The Red Journal’s Outstanding Reviewer Award for 2021! Dr. Nichols is part of the peer review system that provided prompt, respectful, detailed, constructive and insightful comments to The Red Journal.

May 13th, 2022|

American Cancer Society Studies Show Increase in Proton Beam Therapy But Racial Disparities; Maryland Proton Treatment Center Proactively Addresses Health Equity

April 28, 2022 Two new studies led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers show an increase in the use of proton beam therapy (PBT) for patients with cancer in the US during the past decade. Of nearly six million patients analyzed, the use of PBT increased overall for newly diagnosed cancers [...]

May 5th, 2022|

Dr. Molitoris speaks on WLIF 101.9 FM

March 30, 2022 Dr. Molitoris was recently on WLIF to discuss how MPTC uses thermal therapy and proton therapy to effectively treat a variety of cancers like prostate, GI and head and neck cancers. Listen to his interview here:  

April 6th, 2022|

Dr. Nichols speaks on WCBM 680AM

March 17, 2022 Dr. Nichols was on WCBM 680AM to discuss proton therapy and how it differs from traditional radiation therapy. She also discussed how proton therapy can lessen the side effects patients may experience with radiation therapy. Listen to her full interview.  

March 24th, 2022|

Dr. McAvoy speaks on WOLB 1010AM

February 2, 2022 Dr. McAvoy was recently on WOLB 1010 AM to discuss cancer in women, how proton therapy treats these cancers and much more. Check out her full interview  

February 17th, 2022|

Dr. Molitoris spoke to WBFF Fox 45

January 28, 2022 MPTC’s Dr. Molitoris was on WBFF FOX 45 to explain how proton therapy and hyperthermia can be used together to more effectively treat certain types of cancers. Watch the interview here: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/bmore-lifestyle/proton-therapy-and-deep-tissue-hyperthermia?fbclid=IwAR2yYHK1j_W0cYjQQw6ByC9NedYv7yZCg8y9XNtUlpkyl9ir12N-jy4ZZOs

January 28th, 2022|

Dr. Witek spoke to Midday Maryland

December 7, 2021 Dr. Witek discussed proton therapy and how it can treat head and neck cancers with reduced side effects. Watch the interview here: https://www.wmar2news.com/middaymaryland/maryland-proton-treatment-center-quality-of-life?fbclid=IwAR2hx0Iyb25Ag1tQ6jwZowLfBlkb3RICyYe-ibTgvFxV6uxJc973U4JzSZo

December 7th, 2021|

Dr. Regine spoke to WBFF Fox 45

November 3, 2021 November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Regine, Executive Director of MPTC, spoke with WBFF FOX 45 about treatment for pancreatic cancer and our clinical trials that focuses on combining proton therapy with hyperthermia to target tumors in the pancreas. He also shares why clinical trials are important [...]

November 3rd, 2021|

Congratulations to our Top Docs!

November 2, 2021 Congratulations to Dr. Regine, Dr. Nichols, Dr. Mohindra and Dr. Mishra! They were named 2021 “Top Doctors” by Baltimore magazine! The list recognized over 140 other UMMC physicians. You can view all the physicians and their specialties here: https://www.umms.org/ummc/news/2021/baltimore-magazine-top-doctor?fbclid=IwAR0vMXy2QKZdAwf8A6T4xuad4Io70RXS53pzHD3J5BIwXxexbwDfRwXHuaI

November 2nd, 2021|

Congratulations to Dr. Regine

October 5, 2021 Congratulations to Dr. William Regine for receiving the American Cancer Society's 2021 MileOne Visionary Award at the ACS' Fight Cancer from the Fairways event at the Caves Valley Golf Club.

October 5th, 2021|

Dr. Regine spoke to 47 ABC

August 27, 2021 Dr. Regine, Executive Director of MPTC, was featured on 47 ABC He discussed what proton therapy is and how it can treat various cancers, including pediatric cancers. Check out the video: https://www.wmdt.com/2021/08/proton-treatment-center-changing-cancer-treatment-strategy/?fbclid=IwAR2Mp7OmpKE-qkOE8rDtPmuT_D36ThbpptI5kpc1zH4PgdlPsM6HJRV2oiM

August 27th, 2021|

MPTC’s CEO Leigh Howe was featured on CEO’s You Should Know

August 24, 2021 MPTC’s President & CEO Leigh Howe was featured in the iHeartMedia Baltimore CEO’s You Should Know series. Leigh discussed MPTC’s affiliation with the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, what proton therapy is, the benefits of proton therapy and much more. Here's a link to the full [...]

August 24th, 2021|

Dr. Kwok spoke to WBFF Fox 45

August 3, 2021 MPTC Physician Dr. Kwok discussed why proton therapy is becoming the standard of care for children with cancer during his interview on WBFF FOX 45. Watch the full segment here: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/bmore-lifestyle/proton-therapy-for-pediatric-cancers?fbclid=IwAR1aGDSUVMMcCajIyrr6-Q4p1B1wtZZyffFxyH0rAzXaEHsfBcs9I-H4NIE

August 3rd, 2021|

Dr. Vujaskovic Received the Healthcare Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award

Join us in congratulation Dr. Vujaskovic! He received the Healthcare Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award from the Daily Record for improving the lives of cancer patients through his tireless work in research, education and clinical care. https://thedailyrecord.com/health-care-heroes/winners/?fbclid=IwAR1B_k8kbK7JBuDzEGcxPn0bAVv9FF0Zn1XcNZcEGTQDGX4TOm0kFJrIt1I

June 24th, 2021|

Dr. Witek spoke to WBFF’s BMore Lifestyle

MPTC Medical Director Dr. Witek spoke to WBFF’s BMore Lifestyle about how proton therapy can be an excellent treatment option for those with recurrent tumors. Watch the full segment here: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/bmore-lifestyle/treatment-options-with-the-maryland-proton-treatment-center?fbclid=IwAR2BmdR-57lqtDZudkf2IEyg0eWYMOTg2_5Hh_TmpH56tOzaNqywXtW0YDc

June 15th, 2021|

MPTC Treats 3,000th Patient

We opened our doors in 2016 to treat cancer patients with the power of proton therapy. Five years later, we’ve treated our 3000th patient, more than anyone else in the region! Thank you to our amazing patients and staff for helping us reach this major milestone.

May 18th, 2021|

Dr. Nichols spoke with WBFF’s BMore Lifestyle

MPTC Physician Dr. Nichols spoke with WBFF’s BMore Lifestyle about the benefits of proton therapy. In case you missed it, you can watch it here: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/bmore-lifestyle/proton-therapy-for-breast-cancer-treatment?fbclid=IwAR2mjAhow4UHN0AKwu5OHSdxUjQjW02banTYmwlRjm-yNhzdYgwwVuGlYdM

April 15th, 2021|

Dr. Regine speaks with Greg & Gina on 101.9

March 18, 2021 Dr. William Regine, Executive Director for the Maryland Proton Treatment Center spoke to Greg and Gina on 101.9's morning show. He talked about what proton therapy is, who benefits from proton therapy, and why it’s safe to come and get treatment. Listen to the segment here: [...]

March 22nd, 2021|

Dr. Regine spoke to WMAR’s Midday Maryland

Dr. Regine spoke to WMAR’s Midday Maryland about why it’s very safe to continue visiting your doctor during the pandemic and how proton therapy is a great option if you have already been radiated for cancer previously. Watch it here: https://www.wmar2news.com/middaymaryland/maryland-proton-treatment-center-march-2021?fbclid=IwAR0g5Bugg5REEYw8HT3c5wDNBOtqOerd1QH6eTqTIOAS420mbXJwqNeOmHQ

March 11th, 2021|

MPTC Celebrated 5th Anniversary

MPTC celebrated its 5th anniversary of treating incredible patients! We are the first and only proton center in Maryland and we have treated over 2,800 people in the past five years. We want to thank our entire staff for doing an incredible job each day and all our past, present and [...]

February 23rd, 2021|

Dr. Regine spoke on WBFF’s BMore Lifestyle

Dr. Regine spoke on WBFF’s BMore Lifestyle about why screening and treatment for cancer shouldn’t be delayed. Watch the full segment here: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/bmore-lifestyle/coping-with-a-new-cancer-diagnosis?fbclid=IwAR21q4G1KqGLfut5A0jILBdEoxSwwNDw9PXB09T7GfQfpNoo_Yf9QAZ3JmM

February 18th, 2021|

Dr. Molitoris speaks with BMore Lifestyle

November 18, 2020 Jason Molitoris, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, recently appeared on the BMore Lifestyle program to discuss proton therapy for prostate cancers. “Proton therapy is one option for prostate cancer that can really expand radiation as an option [...]

November 18th, 2020|

Dr. Mohindra speaks with BMore Lifestyle

October 22, 2020 Pranshu Mohindra, MD, MBBS, DABR, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, recently appeared on the BMore Lifestyle program from MyTV Baltimore. Dr. Mohindra discussed the benefits of using proton therapy to treat gynecologic cancers. Watch the clip here. [...]

October 22nd, 2020|

WMAR speaks with MPTC Executive Director

October 12, 2020 William F. Regine, MD, FACR, FACRO, the Isadore and Fannie Schneider Foxman Chair and Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and the Executive Director of MPTC, recently spoke with WMAR about proton therapy. Dr. Regine appeared on the Midday Maryland program [...]

October 12th, 2020|

WBAL Features Carly Dent’s Unique Bell Ringing Ceremony

June 5th, 2020 Carly Dent, who was recently treated at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center for breast cancer, spoke with WBAL about her treatment journey and unique bell ringing ceremony that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. When Carly Dent began proton therapy, she looked forward to ringing the bell [...]

June 9th, 2020|

WBAL Features Painted Masks for Pediatric Patients

November 8th, 2019 Pediatric patient Hayden Haines wears a 'Trolls'-inspired mask every day at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC), where she is undergoing radiation therapy for a noncancerous brain tumor. For patients like Hayden that need to wear a mask to stay in place during treatment, having it painted [...]

November 8th, 2019|

Maryland Proton Treatment Center Treats Its 2,000th Patient

November 7th, 2019 Just three years after opening its doors, the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) has reached a major milestone by treating its 2,000th patient. MPTC is the first proton treatment center to open in the District/Maryland/Virginia region. It is also the only treatment center in the world that [...]

November 7th, 2019|

MPTC Physicians Dr. William F. Regine and Dr. Elizabeth Nichols Named “Top Doctors” by Baltimore Magazine

October 24, 2019 William F. Regine, MD, FACR, FACRO, the Isadore and Fannie Schneider Foxman Chair and Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and the Executive Director of MPTC and Elizabeth M. Nichols, MD, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Clinical Director of University [...]

October 23rd, 2019|

Baltimore Business Journal Features MPTC in Cool Digs

March 4, 2019 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center was recently featured in the Baltimore Business Journal Cool Digs section, which features modern office spaces around Greater Baltimore. The article explains that the cyclotron, a 90-ton machine, produces a proton beam able to reach across five treatment rooms, roughly the wingspan [...]

March 4th, 2019|

ASRT Scanner Features Radiation Therapist Racee Taylor

February 18, 2019 Maryland Proton Treatment Center Radiation Therapist Racee Taylor was recently featured in an article in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Scanner, a bimonthly newsletter for radiation therapy professionals. In the article, titled “Mask Painting 101,” Racee talks about her work painting radiation therapy masks for patients. [...]

February 18th, 2019|

New Video Highlights the Importance of Clinical Trials

January 17, 2019 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center is proud to participate in several clinical trials, including the RadComp breast cancer research study featured in a new video. The understanding and treatment of cancer has advanced over the years due in large part to the additional knowledge clinical trials have [...]

January 17th, 2019|

The Maryland Proton Treatment Center Names Healthcare Luminaries Morton I. Rapoport and Harry C. Knipp to its Board of Directors

January 15, 2019 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) has named Dr. Morton I. Rapoport and Dr. Harry C. Knipp, two highly regarded members of Maryland’s healthcare and business communities, to its board of directors. Dr. Rapoport served for nearly 20 years as president and CEO of the University of [...]

January 15th, 2019|

CEO Leigh Howe featured in Baltimore Business Journal

November 12, 2019 Maryland Proton Treatment Center CEO Leigh Howe spoke with the Baltimore Business Journal for their section “In the C-Suite.” "I want every person who is diagnosed with a hard tumor cancer to know that proton treatment is an option that is available to them," Howe told the [...]

November 12th, 2018|

Pediatric Patient from South Africa on ABC Baltimore

October 25, 2018 Maryland Proton Treatment Center Patient Chereez Nel, a 3-year-old girl from South Africa, was featured on ABC Baltimore (WMAR). Chereez has stage 3 undifferentiated soft tissue sarcoma cancer. She came to the Maryland Proton Treatment Center in the fall of 2018 and stayed at the Ronald McDonald [...]

October 25th, 2018|

High-Precision Proton Therapy More Effective in Treating Certain Cancers When Combined with Thermal Therapy

October 8, 2018 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) is now offering deep-tissue external thermal therapy in combination with high-precision proton-beam radiotherapy as a potential way to boost survival chances for certain cancer patients. MPTC is the only center in the world to offer these two treatments at the same [...]

October 8th, 2018|

MPTC Celebrates Renovations at James McHenry Elementary School

September 14, 2018 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) joined James McHenry Elementary School Aug. 23 in celebrating the school’s newly renovated kindergarten classroom. MPTC contributed funds for the renovation at the west Baltimore school as well as school supplies for the students. During the event, MPTC unveiled a plaque [...]

September 14th, 2018|

WMAR Features Magic Castle Wish At Aquarium

June 26, 2018 Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) pediatric patient Brixton Henfield received a personalized experience at the National Aquarium for her magic castle wish. All MPTC pediatric patients make three wishes on their first day of proton therapy. Through the generosity of the Children’s Cancer Foundation, MPTC is able [...]

June 26th, 2018|

Maryland Proton Treatment Center Treats Its 1000th Patient

June 26, 2018 Just two years after it opened its doors, the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) has reached a milestone by treating its 1,000th patient. MPTC is successfully treating an array of extremely difficult cancers with proton therapy, an advanced radiation technique that targets tumors with pinpoint accuracywhile limiting [...]

June 26th, 2018|

ABC Baltimore Meets with Brain Cancer Patient

May 9, 2018 Maryland Proton Treatment Center Patient Mary Alston spoke with ABC Baltimore regarding the unfortunate circumstances that led to her cancer diagnosis. On Christmas Eve, Alston was planning to take her own life when police intervened and took her to a hospital. A CT scan revealed a brain [...]

May 8th, 2018|

CBS Baltimore Speaks with Maryland Proton Treatment Center Patient

December 22, 2017 Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) Patient John Abell spoke with CBS Baltimore regarding his experience with proton therapy. “Going through this, this new technology and the proton…I don’t want to say it’s fun, but it’s amazing. It’s fun because there’s a great team here,” Abell told CBS. [...]

December 22nd, 2017|

NBC Baltimore Features Magic Castle Ceremony

October 23, 2017 Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) Patient Teddy Wind and his family were featured in a story for NBC Baltimore (WBAL) on Teddy’s last day of treatment. Like all MPTC pediatric patients, Teddy made three wishes on his first day of proton therapy. Through the generosity of the [...]

October 23rd, 2017|

Montgomery Municipal Cable Interviews Dr. William F. Regine

September 28, 2017 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center Executive Director William F. Regine, MD, FACR, FACRO, the Isadore and Fannie Schneider Foxman Chair and Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, discussed proton therapy on Montgomery Municipal Cable. Dr. Regine appeared on Housecall, a program [...]

September 28th, 2017|

MPTC Physician Speaks with CBS Baltimore about Brain Cancer

July 21, 2017 Mark Mishra, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, spoke with CBS Baltimore following the brain cancer diagnosis of Senator John McCain. According to the article, “McCain had surgery… to remove a blood clot, which led doctors to find a [...]

July 21st, 2017|

CBS Baltimore Interviews Maryland Proton Treatment Center Patient

June 5, 2017 Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) Patient Emma Capell spoke with CBS Baltimore for a news story that aired on National Cancer Survivors Day 2017. Capell traveled from Australia for treatment at MPTC. Her journey began less than a year ago, when she lost hearing in one ear [...]

June 5th, 2017|

Spotlight On: Oncology Social Work at Maryland Proton Treatment Center

April 14, 2017 Fighting cancer often requires more than medical treatment – patients need help with everything from transportation to discussing the diagnosis with their family and colleagues. The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) Clinical Social Worker, Jessica Giordana, LCSW-C, is available to help patients with these needs. As you [...]

April 14th, 2017|

Maryland Proton Treatment Center partners with Radiation Oncology Associates to offer advanced cancer treatment for Northern Va. Patients

April 5, 2017 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) is expanding its reach into Northern Virginia, and patients there will be able to take advantage of the center’s highly advanced and precise radiation treatment approach. MPTC has entered into an agreement with Radiation Oncology Associates (ROA), a respected specialty practice [...]

April 4th, 2017|

Dr. William F. Regine Contributes to DOTmed Article on Developing an Expert Team

March 10, 2017 DOTmed HealthCare Business News magazine recently published an article titled “Proton therapy clinical training: Three steps to developing an expert team.” The article includes insight from William F. Regine, MD, FACR, FACRO, the Isadore & Fannie Schneider Foxman Endowed Chair and Professor in Radiation Oncology at the [...]

March 10th, 2017|

7 Nutrition Tips for National Cancer Prevention Month

February 15, 2017 February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which is the perfect time to take a step back and reevaluate all those healthy New Year’s resolutions. Take a look at these healthy tips from the Maryland Proton Treatment Center Clinical Nutritionist, Emily Rice, RD, CNSC, LDN. The American Institute [...]

February 15th, 2017|

Proton Collaborative Group Appoints MPTC Medical Director as Executive Council Chair

December 29, 2016 The Proton Collaborative Group (PCG) recently announced that the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) Medical Director, Charles B. Simone, II, MD, has been appointed as the Chairman of the PCG Executive Council. The PCG Executive Council provides oversight for all PCG committees, protocol development and approvals, clinical [...]

December 29th, 2016|

Maryland Proton Treatment Center Partners with WellSpan Health to offer Advanced Cancer Treatment for Central PA Patients

November 17, 2016 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) has signed a collaboration agreement with WellSpan Health that will enable WellSpan radiation oncologists to work alongside University of Maryland School of Medicine radiation oncology faculty treating cancer patients at MPTC. WellSpan Health is an integrated health system that includes six [...]

November 17th, 2016|

Maryland Proton Treatment Center on WHUR FM

October 4, 2016 On Monday, October 3, 2016, WHUR FM in Washington, DC, featured the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) on the Daily Drum show. The Daily Drum host, Harold Fisher, interviewed William F. Regine, MD, FACR, FACRO, the Isadore and Fannie Schneider Foxman Chair and Professor of Radiation Oncology [...]

October 4th, 2016|

Maryland’s Health Matters features Maryland Proton Treatment Center

September 26, 2016 A spotlight article on the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) ran in the Fall 2016 issue of Maryland’s Health Matters, the University of Maryland Medical System’s quarterly magazine. The article describes the benefits of proton therapy, and it explains that MPTC has the most advanced form of [...]

September 26th, 2016|

First TV Commercial for Maryland Proton Treatment Center

September 23, 2016 On September 21, 2016 the first television commercial for the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) began airing in Baltimore. The 30-second commercial stars a few MPTC staff members, including Radiation Therapists Raelyn Debner and Anh Kha and Dr. Shahed N. Badiyan, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology [...]

September 23rd, 2016|

Painted Masks Help Patients Relax

September 16, 2016 It all started with one little boy who was scared of his mask. He needed to wear a mesh mask to help him lay still and in the same position for his radiation treatments. This is a typical part of the experience for any patient that needs [...]

September 16th, 2016|

Maryland Proton Treatment Center on WBAL TV

August 5, 2016 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center Executive Director, Dr. William F. Regine, appeared on WBAL TV 11 on August 5, 2016. “Dr. William Regine is like a proud papa as he walks through the brand new Maryland Proton Treatment Center. The new location in west Baltimore is one [...]

August 5th, 2016|

Maryland Proton Treatment Center on ABC 2

June 2, 2016 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center Executive Director, Dr. William F. Regine, appeared on ABC 2 News Baltimore on June 2, 2016. Dr. Regine’s appearance, which took place the day after the center’s grand opening, focused on the benefits of proton therapy. To watch the clip, please click [...]

June 6th, 2016|

Maryland Proton Treatment Center Celebrates Grand Opening

June 1, 2016 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center celebrated the grand opening of its new $200 million, 110,000-square-foot facility in West Baltimore on June 1, 2016. More than 600 people – faculty members, staff, elected officials, community doctors and cancer survivors – attended the event. June 1 is National Cancer [...]

June 1st, 2016|

Maryland Proton Treatment Center in the Baltimore Sun

The Baltimore Sun published an article about the Maryland Proton Treatment Center, titled “New proton radiation center aims to tackle the toughest cancer cases,” on April 3, 2016. “The promise of proton therapy is that it causes less harm in areas near the cancer,” the article states. “Conventional radiation doses [...]

April 3rd, 2016|

Maryland Proton Treatment Center on Maryland Public Television

March 28, 2016 The Maryland Proton Treatment Center Executive Director, Dr. William F. Regine, appeared on Maryland Public Television on March 28, 2016. Dr. Regine was interviewed by Jeff Salkin on Direct Connection, and viewers were able to join in and ask questions. To watch the clip, please click here: http://video.mpt.tv/video/2365704649/ [...]

March 28th, 2016|
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