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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The first US human clinical trial of FLASH proton therapy is underway at the University of Pennsylvania, testing a precision radiation treatment that could reduce treatment time and side effects for patients with recurrent head and neck cancer. This phase 1 trial aims to deliver radiation in fewer and faster sessions compared to conventional therapies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.
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You in cancer treatment tech should prepare for pressure to integrate FLASH proton therapy as it cuts treatment time drastically and lowers side effects burden. The shift to ultra-fast radiation delivery opens new product and service demands around precision targeting and patient convenience.
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