Training centers for proton therapy in the works

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Oncology NEWS InternationalOncology NEWS International Vol 17 No 11
Volume 17
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ProCure Treatment Centers of Bloomington, Ind., is launching a network of proton therapy training centers across the US. ProCure provides comprehensive services in developing proton therapy centers, ranging from design and construction to daily operation. Th ere are currently five operational ProCure proton therapy centers in the country, including one in Bloomington (below).

ProCure Treatment Centers of Bloomington, Ind., is launching a network of proton therapy training centers across the US. ProCure provides comprehensive services in developing proton therapy centers, ranging from design and construction to daily operation. Th ere are currently five operational ProCure proton therapy centers in the country, including one in Bloomington (below).

A center in Oklahoma City is under construction and will open in 2009, making it the first private practice, community- based proton center, according to the company.

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