Proton beam therapy

We’re by your side as you face cancer. We want to make sure you have all the information you need to make the decision that’s best for you.

For some cancers, proton therapy is the best choice:

Precision beam targets the tumor and saves healthy tissue.
Helpful in reducing side effects and may reduce future cancers.
Best used to treat tumors near sensitive organs.

Side effects A problem that occurs when treatment affects healthy tissues or organs. Some side effects of cancer treatment are nausea, vomiting, fatigue, pain, decreased blood cell counts, hair loss and mouth sores.

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Accommodations

Seattle welcomes patients and their families to our city during proton treatment. Center patients are welcomed at the South Lake Union House (formerly SCCA House), offering 80 affordable apartment-style units specifically designed for patients. Patient suites, patient/caregiver suites and family suites that sleep up to five are available.

Seattle has hundreds of hotels to choose from but we have relationships with a number of properties close to the proton therapy facility, and some with flexible rates for longer-term stays. For more information, please contact our patient navigator/concierge team at (206) 306-2028 or by email at concierge.proton@fredhutch.org.

Patient navigator A person who helps guide a patient through the health care system. This includes help going through the screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of a medical condition, such as cancer. A person who helps guide a patient through the health care system. This includes help going through the screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of a medical condition, such as cancer. A patient navigator helps patients communicate with their health care providers so they get the information they need to make decisions about their care. Patient navigators may help patients set up appointments for physician visits and medical tests and get financial, legal and social support. They may also work with insurance companies, employers, case managers, lawyers and others who may have an effect on a patient’s health care needs. Also called a patient advocate.

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Thank you for your interest in proton therapy. Please take a moment to fill out the form to have a patient care coordinator call you.

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