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Northwestern Medicine Proton Center

Overview

The Northwestern Medicine Proton Center is the first proton therapy center in Illinois. We are here to support you and your loved ones at every step of your cancer journey.

The tumors that often benefit from proton therapy include:

  • Base of skull tumors
  • Brain tumors
  • Breast cancer and tumors
  • Gastrointestinal tumors
  • Head and neck tumors
  • Lung tumors
  • Melanoma of the eye
  • Prostate tumors
  • Sarcoma
  • Spinal tumors
  • Tumors in children

For more information on proton therapy and to learn if you might be a candidate, please call 877.887.5807.

Parking and Transportation

Onsite parking is available for patients and visitors.

Why Choose Us

Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among “America’s Best” including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in Illinois for 13 straight years (tie), by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 – 2025. Our physicians, care teams and scientists come together every day with a shared commitment to provide excellent patient care.

We seek to improve the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering a broad range of services with leading medicine and compassion. Because what makes us better, makes you better. ®

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