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Media Relations

First-ever Indiana robotic proton system nukes deep tumors

Midwest Business.com
April 12, 2007

Nuking deep-seated tumors with astonishing precision is now the standard at the Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute in Bloomington, Ind. In FDA-approved operation since 2004, the institute has upped its already high standards with the first-ever robotic gantry system to deliver targeted proton beams. Proton therapy produces fewer neutrons than conventional radiation therapy.

"Proton therapy is known for its high degree of effectiveness in cancer treatment," explained Jim Buher, MPRI's president and CEO, in an interview with MidwestBusiness.com. "Measuring 38 feet in diameter, the MPRI robot gantry enables the proton beam to be rotated 360 degrees and reach tumors that previously couldn't be treated by conventional means."

Read the entire article at: http://www.midwestbusiness.com/news/viewnews.asp?newsletterID=16979

Learn more about MPRI at: http://www.mpri.org/

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