Cincinnati Children ’s, UC Health research 1-second cancer treatment

The Proton Therapy Center operated by Cincinnati Children ’s Hospital and UC Health is one of the founding members of the FlashForward Consortium, an international group researching the use of high doses of proton beams delivered at ultra-high speeds to treat cancer. The so-called flash therapy, which is delivered in one to three sessions that each last less than one second, represents a promising new direction in the treatment of cancer. The 13-member consortium intends to expand on preclinical…
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