The Science of Proton Therapy with Medical Physicist Niek Schreuder

In this educational episode of The Cancer Project, we are joined by Niek Schreuder, the Chief Scientific Officer of LEO Cancer Care. Niek received a masters in medical physics from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa before coming to the United States pursuing proton radiation advancement. Niek joins host David Raubach, their professional relationship dating back over a decade working in the proton therapy space. Niek provides a detailed explanation on the science behind how proton therapy is possible and how the treatment works in the body. This episode also gives an in-depth look at the origins of modern proton centers and the revolutionary advancements that made proton therapy more accessible for health care providers, and therefore, the public. As proton therapy continues to become more accessible to patients, the questions surrounding the treatment also continue to grow. What is proton therapy? How does it work? How do centers collect and utilize a proton to treat cancer? In this episode of The Cancer Project, we answer all these questions and more about proton therapy! Episode Resources: Oklahoma Proton Center https://www.okcproton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/okprotoncenter/ https://www.facebook.com/OKProtonCenter The Cancer Project Podcast https://www.instagram.com/the_cancerproject https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581844363126 https://www.tiktok.com/@protonguy