How much does proton therapy cost?

How much does proton therapy cost?

Proton therapy costs range from about $30,000 to $120,000. In contrast, a course of treatment with radiosurgery costs about $8,000-$12,000, Heron said. IMRT (intensity-modulated radiation therapy) costs about $15,000.

Does insurance pay for proton therapy?

Does health insurance cover proton beam therapy? Medicare generally covers proton beam therapy. Coverage varies by insurance company and disease type. Mayo Clinic specialists work with each patient and the health insurance company to determine if proton beam therapy is covered, if that is the recommended treatment.

What hospitals use proton therapy?

United States

Institution	Location	Year of first treatment
Proton Therapy Center at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center	Cleveland, OH	2016
Miami Cancer Institute	Miami, FL	2017
Beaumont Proton Therapy Center	Royal Oak, MI
Emory Proton Therapy Center	Atlanta, GA	2018

Is proton therapy painful?

Proton therapy does not cause pain, though some patients with physical limitations may experience some discomfort due to positioning. The actual treatment and delivery of the proton beams only takes a couple of minutes.

Is proton therapy better than radiation?

Proton therapy appears to be safer and more effective than conventional radiation therapy, because it can deliver a high dose to a very specific area, with minimal impact on surrounding tissues.

What cancers can be treated with proton therapy?

Which types of cancers can be treated with proton therapy? Proton therapy is most commonly used at MSK to treat head and neck cancer and pediatric cancers. We also are using it increasingly to treat spine tumors, breast cancer, sarcoma, brain tumors, and prostate cancer.