New York Proton Center

04/21/2026

Team NYPC stepped out for a great cause this weekend at the Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer 💛 hosted by Band of Parents.

This event was a meaningful way to come together outside of the Center to support children and families facing cancer.

We're proud to stand alongside the incredible Band of Parents community and their mission.

04/20/2026

Treating esophageal cancer requires an extraordinary level of precision.

With critical organs like the heart, lungs, spinal cord, and liver nearby, advanced radiation techniques like proton therapy can help target tumors while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.

Learn more: nyproton.com/conditions/esophageal-cancer/

04/15/2026

Thymic cancers are rare, which means choosing the right care team is especially important.

In a recent interview, Dr. Charles B. Simone, II, Chief Medical Officer at NYPC, explains how specialists work together to guide treatment—and how newer approaches like proton therapy can precisely target tumors while helping protect nearby organs like the heart and lungs.

Watch the video to learn more about how thoughtful, team-based care can improve outcomes.

Dr Charles Simone highlights the necessity of multidisciplinary care and advanced radiation, like proton therapy, to improve survival in rare thymic cancers.

04/14/2026

What does it mean to truly “cure” cancer?

In a new opinion piece in The Cancer Letter, Dr. Isabelle Choi explores how the future of radiation oncology must go beyond tumor control to protect long-term health and quality of life. She highlights how proton therapy is transforming care—using advanced precision to reduce radiation exposure to the heart, lungs, and other critical organs.

Dr. Choi makes a compelling case for why reducing treatment-related toxicity is essential to redefining cancer survivorship.

Read: Protecting the cure: Why the future of radiation oncology must be precision-guided: https://cancerletter.com/trials-and-tribulations/20260410_4/

04/07/2026

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

This animation shows how pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy treats cancer—by “painting” the tumor layer by layer with a highly focused beam of radiation.

Because the beam can be so precisely controlled, it targets the tumor while helping to limit exposure to nearby healthy tissues like the mouth, jaw, and salivary glands.

A more precise approach to treating cancers of the oral cavity.

03/30/2026

This National Doctors' Day, we’re proud to celebrate the physicians at NYPC whose dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient care make a difference every day.

We asked a few members of our team, “What inspired you to go into medicine?”

From early inspiration shaped by family in medicine to personal experiences witnessing the impact of cancer care, each brings a unique perspective—but all share a common purpose: to care for patients with expertise, empathy, and respect.

Meet some of our physicians ⬇️

03/25/2026

March is National Nutrition Month 🥗

Nutrition plays an important role in supporting health during and after cancer treatment. Earlier this year, NYPC Registered Dietitian Rachel Padilla shared practical tips in her presentation for our Patient Alumni Network “What Should I Eat? Tips for a Healthy New Year.”

From everyday healthy eating strategies to guidance tailored for people going through cancer treatment, the session offers helpful insights for patients, survivors, and anyone looking to build better nutrition habits.

Learn how nutrition can support quality of life during cancer care: youtube.com/watch?v=hZ3rJtoQSMM

03/23/2026

Colore**al cancer is one of the most preventable—and treatable—cancers when caught early.

This National Colore**al Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Arpit Chhabra of NYPC joined the Health in Harlem podcast to talk about the importance of screening, understanding risk factors, and advances in treatment.

From early detection to precision treatments like proton therapy for a**l and re**al cancers, raising awareness can help save lives.

Listen to the full episode: healthinharlem.podbean.com/e/prevent-detect-survive-colore**al-cancer-awareness-screening/

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In this important episode of Health in Harlem, Dr. Maurice Selby and the team are joined by Dr. Arpit Chhabra of the New York Proton Center for a critical conversation on colore**al cancer awareness, prevention, and advances in treatment. Colore**al cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer...

03/11/2026

Advancing the future of proton therapy through collaboration.

Last week, the New York Proton Center (NYPC) hosted its inaugural Consortium Research Retreat, bringing together radiation oncology experts from across our partner institutions.

Researchers and clinicians from NYPC, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , Montefiore Health System, and The Mount Sinai Hospital gathered to share ideas and explore new collaborative research in proton therapy — from clinical trials and patient-reported outcomes to emerging areas like AI, FLASH radiotherapy, and adaptive treatment planning.

Special thanks to Dr. Isabelle Choi, Director of Research at NYPC, and Dr. Charles B. Simone II, Chief Medical Officer at NYPC, for their leadership, and to all the faculty who contributed to this inspiring day of discussion and collaboration.

03/11/2026

March 8-14 is Patient Safety Awareness Week.

At the New York Proton Center, patient safety is at the core of everything we do—from advanced quality assurance processes to continuous staff training and collaboration across our clinical teams.

Swipe through to learn more about the many safety practices that help ensure every treatment is delivered with precision and care.

03/09/2026

Celebrating Social Work Month 💛

This week, we recognized our incredible social work team at NYPC. This year’s theme — “Uplift. Defend. Transform.” — is reflected every day in the compassionate care provided by Chrissy Rubin, LCSW and Mark Eala, LMSW.

Thank you for the guidance, advocacy, and support you provide to our patients and families throughout their treatment journey.

Did our Social Work team make an impact during your care at NYPC? Share your experience in the comments. ⬇️

02/26/2026

February is American Heart Month — and it’s also a reminder that how we treat cancer today can impact heart health for years to come.

For many breast cancer patients, especially those with left-sided tumors, protecting the heart during radiation therapy is an important part of care. Proton therapy is designed to precisely target the tumor while reducing radiation exposure to the heart and lungs.

Read our blog to learn more:

At the NYPC, we are focused on advancing radiation therapy approaches that treat cancer effectively while minimizing short- and long-term risks for our patients. For patients with breast cancer, particularly left-sided disease, heart protection is a critical part of that conversation.