06/19/2026
A powerful reminder of why innovation in proton therapy matters.
We’re honored that the world’s first patient treated in Stanford Medicine’s new compact proton therapy suite was a 7-year-old boy facing a rare brain tumor. For pediatric patients, proton therapy’s precision can help reduce radiation exposure to healthy, developing tissue—potentially lowering the risk of long-term side effects while delivering effective treatment.
This milestone represents more than a technological achievement. It reflects a shared commitment to making advanced cancer care more accessible for patients and families who need it most.
Through our collaboration with Stanford Medicine, Leo Cancer Care, and RaySearch Laboratories, we’re helping bring proton therapy closer to home for more communities.
Read the inspiring story of Stephen and the impact proton therapy can have on pediatric cancer care: https://hubs.la/Q04m0ms20
A tech breakthrough fits a specialized type of radiation treatment into standard treatment rooms, including at Stanford Medicine.