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Fight Cancer With Unmatched Precision
Watch VideosFight cancer, millimeter by millimeter, and protect yourself with one of the safest and most effective radiation treatments in the world. Located in San Diego, our center has the power, technology and expertise to deliver proton therapy with unmatched precision. Precision proven to spare healthy tissues, lower the risk of secondary cancer, reduce side effects and result in strong cure rates.
Protect Yourself, Spare Your Tissues & Silence Future Threats
Compared to standard X-ray radiation and other treatments, California Protons offers patients:
Unmatched Precision
Proton beams can be manipulated to conform to the unique size and shape of the tumor and stop at its edge precisely.
Radiation Dose Variation
Doctors can vary the intensity of the radiation dose at any point within the tumor to optimize treatment.
Treatment for More Tumor Types
Patients with tumors that are larger, more irregularly shaped or found near critical organs or structures can be treated.
Lower Incidence of Secondary Tumors
Reduced radiation to healthy tissues lowers the risk of secondary cancer.
Reduced Side Effects
Diarrhea, nausea, headache and loss of appetite are less likely.
Faster Treatment Times
Our treatment plans can be loaded into the computer and completed in a matter of minutes.
A Winning Team Committed to Your Fight
California Protons is home to one of the world’s most experienced radiation oncology teams in the proton space. With 50-plus years of combined experience, our doctors are committed to delivering an unparalleled level of clinical care. In fact, they’ve treated more than 14,000 patients with proton therapy.
Is Proton Therapy Right for You?
A highly accurate and much less invasive form of cancer treatment, proton therapy is recommended for numerous types of both common and rare cancers and tumors.
We treat more than 25 types of cancer, including but not limited to:
- Breast Cancer
- Pediatric Cancers
- Lung Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Brain & Spine Tumors
- Head & Neck Cancers
- Lymphoma
- Gastrointestinal