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Early days at harvard cyclotron laboratory
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In 1973, the radiation oncology department commenced an extensive
proton therapy program. The first patient was a 4-year old boy with a
posterior pelvic sarcoma.
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The first large-field cancer patient treated at the HCL. Treatment was
challenging due to the HCL’s fixed horizontal beam when treating
with posterior fields.
The challenge remains!!!