Overview

In December of 2024, Jasmine's radiation oncologist asked her one simple but life-changing question: "I'm going to suggest something to you that I would suggest to a loved one – have you heard of proton therapy?"

Jasmine Hillman's journey to Texas Center for Proton Therapy began several years earlier. In 2019, while delivering a presentation on stage, she experienced her first symptom. "At first I didn't know what to make of it – I went to various appointments, saw different specialists, and when my initial biopsy came back benign, I was incredibly fortunate to have a medical team that advocated for me and sent a second sample for confirmation."

The diagnosis

Upon receiving her cancer diagnosis, Jasmine's care team mobilized immediately. "After my surgery, I learned I would need radiation to ensure the cancer wouldn't return. My radiation oncologist warned it could take weeks for insurance approval, but miraculously, everything aligned. Just one week later, I was being fitted for my mask and preparing to receive proton radiation therapy. I'm profoundly grateful for access to proton therapy – I continued working and even maintained my exercise routine throughout treatment."