Harnessing the Power of Protons with the MEVION S250 Proton Therapy Machine

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and the Angie Fowler Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Institute at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, use the next generation of proton beam delivery systems: the MEVION S250 from Mevion Medical Systems. This compact, first-of-its-kind system is currently the world's only gantry-mounted proton accelerator, delivering highly stable, uniform proton beam radiation therapy to more efficiently and cost-effectively combat cancer.

The MEVION S250 proton therapy system combines the most advanced proton therapy technologies, such as:

• Precise positioning of the six-degree robotic couch, which allows the patient to be positioned at the optimal treatment angle.
• 190-degree high-precision treatment gantry for exact positioning of gantry-mounted dosage delivery system.
• Confirmed patient positioning through the image guidance system prior to each treatment session.

The MEVION S250 has been effectively treating patients across the United States since 2013, and University Hospitals is proud to offer its services and advanced technology to our patients.

Learn More About Proton Therapy at University Hospitals

To contact the UH Proton Therapy Center, call 440-285-6723. If you would like to continue learning about proton therapy, it's benefits and the kinds of cancers it treats most effectively, refer to the resources below:

• Proton Therapy at University Hospitals
• What is Proton Therapy?
• Proton Therapy: Cancers We Treat
• Proton Therapy Frequently Asked Questions