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Steven K. Montalvo, M.D., proton therapy and radiation oncology specialist with Texas Oncology’s Texas Center for Proton Therapy, holding a tablet and speaking with a bearded patient in a tan jacket in an exam room, used for the Texas Oncology proton therapy November 2026 campaign.

Precise Cancer Treatment

What is Proton Therapy?

Proton therapy is an advanced form of external-beam radiation therapy used to treat cancer. Proton beams are directed at tumors, delivering targeted radiation that destroys cancer cells while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue and organs. This treatment may be an appropriate option for certain patients.

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The Potential Benefits of Proton Therapy

Prostate Cancer Screening

Reduced radiation exposure to healthy tissues and organs

Prostate Cancer Screening

Possible minimization of risk for post-radiation cancers

Prostate Cancer Screening

Potential to reduce short- and long-term side effects

Prostate Cancer Screening

Precise targeting of solid tumor targets, both small and large

What We Treat

From common cancers to more complex diagnoses, Texas Center for Proton Therapy treats a wide range of solid tumors, so your patients receive the right care without delay, including but not limited to:

  • Brain Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers
  • Genitourinary Cancers
  • Gynecologic Cancers
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Lung Cancer
  • Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Pediatric Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Sarcoma
  • Recurrent Cancer

Why Refer Texas Center for Proton Therapy

Texas Center for Proton Therapy, a part of Texas Oncology, is the only proton beam therapy center in North Texas, serving patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, across Texas, and neighboring states. We offer advanced treatment technology, an experienced, multidisciplinary care team with disease-site expertise, and dedicated physician liaisons committed to supporting you and your patients throughout the referral process.

Our team of compassionate and expert physicians provide comprehensive care tailored to the needs of each patient. From consultation to insurance coordination and treatment updates, our team helps move referrals forward quickly while keeping patients and care teams supported every step of the way.

Exterior of Texas Oncology’s Texas Center for Proton Therapy in Irving, Texas, a modern two-story building with a covered entrance, stone and copper-toned accents, and a landscaped front lawn under a bright blue sky.

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