Proton therapy coming to Nebraska Medicine in 2027
Nebraska Medicine will begin offering proton therapy in summer 2027 at Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Nebraska Medical Center, becoming the first hospital in Nebraska and within a six-state region to offer this treatment.
Proton therapy is a type of radiation treatment for cancer. It uses a beam of tiny particles called protons to target a tumor. The beam stops at a set depth inside the body. This helps limit radiation to healthy tissue near the tumor and may lower the risk of some side effects.
Proton therapy may be an option for children, patients with tumors in the head and neck, and patients with cancers of the brain and central nervous system. It may be especially helpful for children because their bodies are still growing.
What is proton therapy?
Proton therapy is a life-saving cancer treatment that delivers hope to patients around the world. Backed by decades of science and delivered by proven technology, proton therapy is ultra-precise, effective, and one of the most advanced cancer treatments available today.
What to expect during proton therapy
First, you'll meet with a doctor who treats cancer with radiation. Your doctor will help decide if proton therapy is right for you.
If it is, your care team will make a plan based on your tumor and individual needs. Once your plan is ready, you will begin daily treatment. The number of visits you need will depend on your cancer and care plan.
Why choose Nebraska Medicine for proton therapy?
Our new system uses upright treatment positioning. This means you can receive treatment while upright instead of lying flat. The system was developed with Mevion and Leo Cancer Care.
You'll receive care from a team of cancer experts at Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Because the system will be located on our Omaha campus, you can also get other cancer care, such as chemotherapy, nearby.
Questions about proton therapy?
Call 402.559.5600 to learn more.
