Northwestern Medicine Proton Center

07/07/2026

When Marianne was diagnosed with sarcoma in her pelvis, she was scared. As a nurse, she had seen how difficult cancer treatment can be. She turned to Northwestern Medicine Proton Center for radiation treatment that targeted her cancer while minimizing damage to her intestines.

As a patient with sarcoma, Marianne’s physician recommended proton ...

05/21/2026

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. That's why we're here to help. Choosing proton therapy is an important decision that should be made with the help of your primary care physician or oncologist. We'll be here to help guide the way. To learn more, visit protoncenter.nm.org/what-is-proton-therapy/talk-to-your-doctor

05/18/2026

To learn more about Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources support services and groups for people (patients, caregivers, family members) affected by cancer, please see the information below.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our devoted counselors, who deliver crucial psychosocial support to individuals, families, and children affected by cancer. They are available to provide support at any stage of cancer care. To learn more about Living Well's support services and groups, please visit https://livingwellcrc.org/programs-and.../support-services/

05/06/2026

Proton therapy is an effective treatment for a range of tumors and cancers. We can help you decide if proton therapy is right for you. Learn more about the types of cancers we treat. protoncenter.nm.org/cancers-tumors-treated

05/04/2026

It's one of our favorite times of year, National Nurses Week! We want to give a huge shoutout to all the nurses who go above and beyond every day, and stop at nothing to make people better. Thank you for the care you provide to our patients.

04/30/2026

Fighting big health battles is no small task. It can only be done with the SUPER POWERS of these pediatric patient SUPERHEROES, their parents and families as well as our staff members. https://protoncenter.nm.org/cancers.../pediatric-cancer

04/29/2026

If you're wondering if proton therapy is right for your or a loved one’s cancer diagnosis, contact us to schedule a consultation. Please call our intake team at 877.887.5807. To learn more, visit https://protoncenter.nm.org/

04/22/2026

Today is National Administrative Professionals Day, and we couldn't be happier to celebrate the people who make the Northwestern Medicine Proton Center such a special place. Huge thanks to all our patient advocates and intake administrators. Their hard work, expertise and positive attitude fortify our team’s culture and enhance the care we provide our patients. We appreciate you and everything you do!

04/17/2026

With Superhero day coming up on April 28th, one of our pediatric patients is already showing her superhero powers at the proton center this week. Little Melanie worked with our child life specialist to create “Sunshine on a Stick” made from her handprint. Melanie then shared the sticks with fellow patients, family members and staff to spread some sunshine.