MedStar Health: Proton Therapy at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Name: Proton Therapy at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | 20007 | MedStar Health
Address: 3800 Reservoir Rd., NW Ground Floor, Lombardi Bldg., Washington, DC, 20007, US
Telephone: 202-444-4255

Entrance to the Proton Therapy Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, in the Lombardi Building.

3800 Reservoir Rd., NW

Ground Floor, Lombardi Bldg.

Washington, DC 20007

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Fight cancer. Not schedules. Fast access to the region’s proton therapy experts – appointments available within 48 hours.

Dr. Nitika Paudel talks with a fellow healthcare colleage at MedStar Health. At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, we’re proud to be the first and most experienced facility in the Washington, D.C., region to offer proton therapy and the first in the world to offer the most advanced form of proton beam therapy available today. In addition, we are committed to seeing patients within 48 hours, giving you and your loved ones the answers you need as quickly as possible.

Proton therapy with HYPERSCAN^TM uses pencil beam scanning to deliver radiation that matches a tumor’s exact shape and size. With greater precision and virtually no exit dose, it involves significantly less radiation exposure to normal tissues. As a result, this approach can lower the risk of side effects and secondary, radiation-induced cancers, allowing you to get back to your life sooner.

Proton therapy can treat benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors anywhere in the body. It is especially beneficial for patients who:

Have tumors near critical organs in the body, like the brain, heart, or lungs
Have recurrent cancer and have had radiation in the past
Are pediatric patients who may benefit from reduced risks of developing secondary cancers caused by radiation

As the most experienced proton therapy team in the Washington, D.C. region, our radiation oncologists have special training in treating specific cancer sites. We focus on a multidisciplinary approach to care to ensure each patient receives treatment tailored to their particular condition and goals. Most importantly, we’re here to guide you through each step of your treatment, providing personalized care and support so you can focus on fighting cancer

Patients may also qualify for proton therapy clinical trials through Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center—our research engine and the only comprehensive cancer center in the Washington D.C., region designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Contact us today for an initial consultation or a second opinion appointment within 48 hours to discuss the safest and most effective cancer treatment options for you.

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