Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Maryland Proton Treatment Center MPTC treats cancer with the most advanced form of proton therapy available in the region.

Brad was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and by the time doctors were able to diagnose him, he was already at stage 3A...
04/06/2026

Brad was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and by the time doctors were able to diagnose him, he was already at stage 3A. Brad urges everyone to get tested and screened.

In Arkansas, an estimated 15,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, with up to 40% dying from it.https://www.thv11.com/article/news/l...

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. There will be approximately 22,070 new cases of esophageal cancer in the Uni...
04/03/2026

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. There will be approximately 22,070 new cases of esophageal cancer in the United States this year. It’s also more common among men than women. At MPTC, we have dedicated oncologists who specialize in treating esophageal cancer.

Happy National Doctor’s Day! We are so thankful for the amazing doctors at MPTC. Be sure to give your doctor a shoutout ...
03/30/2026

Happy National Doctor’s Day! We are so thankful for the amazing doctors at MPTC. Be sure to give your doctor a shoutout in the comments!

Get those protons!
03/27/2026

Get those protons!

We’re excited to share an update from the Hope Lodge Baltimore Lydia and Adrienne from our Concierge team were given the...
03/25/2026

We’re excited to share an update from the Hope Lodge Baltimore

Lydia and Adrienne from our Concierge team were given the opportunity to tour the new facility this week, and they said it looks amazing! We are looking forward to their grand opening this June!

Thank you for the kind words, Leah!
03/24/2026

Thank you for the kind words, Leah!

There’s a ton of health information online, especially about cancer, and it can be challenging to know which sources to ...
03/20/2026

There’s a ton of health information online, especially about cancer, and it can be challenging to know which sources to trust. The American Cancer Society explains how to spot reliable facts vs. misinformation. Check it out:

Online sources can help you learn about cancer, but not everything is trustworthy. Find out how to find reliable information that’s based on science.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your friends at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center!
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your friends at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center!

A new international study suggests eating more plant-based foods could be linked to lower breast cancer risk and better ...
03/12/2026

A new international study suggests eating more plant-based foods could be linked to lower breast cancer risk and better outcomes. Read the full article to learn more about the research: https://hubs.li/Q045m63l0.

Greater adherence to healthful plant-based dietary patterns was associated with lower breast cancer incidence and reduced all-cause mortality among women with breast cancer in large prospective cohorts. Specific micronutrients showed differential associations with cancer risk and survival, though fi...

Maryland Proton Treatment Center physician Dr. Elizabeth Nichols recently caught up with Baltimore magazine to discuss r...
03/12/2026

Maryland Proton Treatment Center physician Dr. Elizabeth Nichols recently caught up with Baltimore magazine to discuss rising cancer rates among women under 50 and the growing importance of screening and prevention. In the interview, Dr. Nichols also explains how proton therapy can be an effective treatment option for many cancers, including breast and gynecologic cancers.

University of Maryland Medical System

Cancer in women is on the rise. Dr. Elizabeth Nichols of the Maryland Proton Treatment Center offers information on screening, treatment options, and more.

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Baltimore, MD
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Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
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Proton Therapy Treats Cancer Differently

The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) is the only center in Maryland to offer proton therapy – a highly advanced and precise form of radiation – to treat cancer. MPTC offers the most advanced form of proton therapy in the world – called pencil beam scanning. This technique is highly effective for a wide variety of solid, localized tumors in adults and children.

The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) is led by renowned radiation oncologists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine who are inspired by patients and driven by a passion for healing. Using a team approach to care, every patient receives an individualized treatment plan. Our physicians are involved in cutting-edge research and clinical trials, and are leading experts who have been formally trained in proton therapy to treat patients with a wide variety of cancers.