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Penn Medicine Launches First Human Trial for FLASH Proton Therapy

2 Sep 2026 2:09 a.m.

Penn Medicine has launched the first human clinical trial for FLASH proton therapy, a faster and potentially less-toxic radiation treatment for cancer. This innovative approach aims to improve patient outcomes and convenience.

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