The Senator Orrin G. Hatch Proton Therapy Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute

Services Provided

The Proton Therapy Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute is one of 37 such facilities in the country, using a newer type of radiation therapy that uses particles called protons instead of photons or electrons as in other radiation treatment. The result is a targeted treatment that avoids dosing nearby healthy tissue, which leads to fewer side effects compared to traditional radiation. This three-story facility houses a 15-ton cyclotron, CT imaging, and supporting equipment. VBFA was instrumental to the design of the Proton Therapy Center, providing mechanical, plumbing, and civil engineering.