CHARLOTTE, NC & LITTLETON, MA, October 21, 2024 – Atrium Health, a leading healthcare system in the Southeast, has successfully treated its first patients with the MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System at Atrium Health Levine Cancer. This marks a significant milestone in Atrium Health’s commitment to providing the most advanced cancer care options to patients in the Carolinas.

First in the Carolinas
The Proton & Advanced Radiation Center, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the first and only facility in the Carolinas to offer this innovative and lifesaving treatment for adult and pediatric patients with complex tumors. The center is part of a long-term investment by Atrium Health, further bolstering their commitment to comprehensive cancer care.

“We are thrilled to be offering proton therapy to our patients at the Atrium Health Levine Cancer and to be the first in the Carolinas to bring this advanced therapy”, said Tomain Murphy, vice president of radiation oncology and ancillary services at Atrium Health. “This technology represents a major advancement in cancer care, and we are proud to be one of the first health care systems in the region to offer it. We are committed to providing our patients with the most innovative and effective treatments available, and proton therapy is a key part of that commitment.”

Benefits of Proton Therapy
Proton therapy is a highly precise form of radiation therapy that delivers a beam of protons with pinpoint accuracy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue and organs. This is particularly beneficial for cancers located near critical structures, such as the brain, spine, and heart. Additionally, proton therapy can reduce side effects and improve quality of life for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
“Having called North Carolina home for the past 20 years, this project feels especially personal.” said Robyn Walker, Vice President of Customer Success at Mevion. “Knowing that Atrium Health Levine Cancer is now equipped to provide proton therapy to the community I care so deeply about is incredibly fulfilling. This technology has the potential to make a real difference in the lives of those facing cancer, and I’m honored to be a part of this important milestone for the Carolinas.”

Tina Yu, CEO of Mevion Medical Systems, echoed the sentiment, stating, “We are honored to be a part of Atrium Health’s mission to provide world-class cancer care. Our compact proton therapy system is designed to make this advanced treatment more accessible to patients, and we are excited to see the positive impact it will have on the lives of those battling cancer.”

Commitment to Innovation
The successful treatment of the first patients with Mevion proton therapy at Atrium Health Levine Cancer underscores Mevion’s dedication to providing cutting-edge cancer care and Mevion’s commitment to making proton therapy more accessible to patients.

ABOUT MEVION MEDICAL SYSTEMS:
Mevion Medical Systems is the leading provider of compact proton therapy systems for cancer care. Dedicated to advancing the design and accessibility of proton therapy worldwide, Mevion pioneered the single-room platform and continues to further the science and application of proton therapy. Since 2013, Mevion compact proton therapy single-room systems have been used by leading cancer centers for treating patients. Mevion’s series of products, including the flagship MEVION S250i and MEVION S250-FIT* with HYPERSCAN pencil beam scanning, represent the world’s most compact proton therapy systems that eliminate the obstacles of size, complexity, and cost. Mevion is headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts with a presence in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.mevion.com.

*The MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System is not yet available for clinical use.

Media Contacts:

Jacqueline Abner-Pongratz
Mevion Medical Systems
Jacqueline.Pongratz@mevion.com