New York Proton Center
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The official account for the New York Proton Center (NYPC) in East Harlem. #NYProton
New York, NY
Joined June 2019
This past Sunday, @LizCho7 reported on the @ABC7NY ‘Breakthroughs for Breast Cancer’ special, featuring @MontefioreNYC and NYPC’s Dr. Isabelle Choi, who discussed the process behind proton therapy and how it helps our patients. Watch the special now:
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On World Cancer Day, let’s honor those we’ve lost, support those living with cancer, and raise awareness for better prevention and treatment options, including advanced therapies such as proton therapy. #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique
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2024 was a milestone year at NYPC! We treated our 5,000th patient, advanced key research, and strengthened our community partnerships. With 90%+ of patients in clinical trials, we’re driving the future of proton therapy. Here’s to an even bigger 2025!
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Last year, we hosted our most successful Pediatric Holiday Toy Drive yet! Thanks to our generous employees, we replenished our supply of toys for pediatric patients on their last day of treatment & gave gifts of nominal value to all children who had treatment during the holidays!
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Despite never having smoked a day in her life, Anna was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2023. She received 30 proton therapy treatments at NYPC and is now cancer free and a vocal advocate for how proton therapy can help others. Read Anna’s story here:
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“While ocular cancer is rarer than other types of cancer, proton therapy is uniquely positioned to successfully treat it, preserving vision and the vital surrounding tissues and organs.” Read more from Dr. Yacoub about our approach to treating eye cancer.
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After 34 visits to NYPC, Diana rang the bell for her final treatment and celebrated with her radiation therapists, earlier this year. Diana shared: "I find myself frequently thinking about the incredible people that I had the privilege of meeting throughout my treatment."
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Happy Thanksgiving to all! Last weekend, NYPC hosted our annual International Thanksgiving Potluck. We provided turkey and all the fixings, and employees brought food – including amazing chocolate turkeys created by our Revenue Cycle Manager, Michelle Rivera. Enjoy the holiday!
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Did you know that proton therapy is a great treatment option for patients with lung and thoracic cancer? This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, NYPC remains committed to treating and seeking solutions for every person affected by lung cancer. Learn more:
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At @PTCOGNA, NYPC’s Assistant Chief Therapist & Training Specialist Anh Kha moderated and helped organize the PTCOG-NA RTT and Dosimetry Workshop this year alongside @MayoClinic Lead Dosimetrist Katie Voight for guests from proton centers across North America!
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On Saturday, NYPC leaders led a tour for @PTCOGNA around our state-of-the-art facility – which has grown to be one of the busiest proton therapy centers in the world. Attendees got a behind the scenes look at our technology & an overview of the patient experience.
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NYPC was thrilled to be the host of the 10th Annual @PTCOGNA Meeting, where we presented and heard from proton therapy experts from across North America. This meeting is always a great reminder of the innovation in our field and the importance of collaboration.
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Congratulations to NYPC’s Dr. Haibo Lin for being honored as one of @CrainsNewYork Notable Leaders in Health Care! As the Director of Medical Physics, Dr. Lin is an integral part of our team, overseeing case-specific patient treatment plans. Read more:
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RT @MontefioreNYC: Proton therapy is a less invasive option than traditional radiation, minimizing damage to normal tissues while effective…
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During the last week of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, @jennamdeangelis and @CBSNewYork visited NYPC to highlight Janice Shahine, a @MontefioreNYC patient who received proton therapy for her breast cancer. Thank you Janice for sharing your message of hope!
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We are proud to have received more than $50,000 from the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament with BR+A Charitable Foundation & @WiTTSupportTeam on Oct 10! These funds will help support patients with critical non-clinical needs like groceries, transportation and housing expenses, and more.
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We were proud to join the @AmericanCancer Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Central Park! The walk reminded us about the strength of this community and helped raise awareness for the importance of early detection and treatment and lifesaving breast cancer research.
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RT @MontefioreNYC: New studies suggest that #ProtonTherapy can help reduce the risk of cardiac problems, compared to traditional therapy, a…
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RT @MontefioreNYC: Thank you @LizCho7 and @ABC7NY for shining a light on our patient Marilyn and our work with @nyproton, the state's only…
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