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Fellowship-Trained Proton Therapy Specialist/Radiation Oncologist Joins McLaren Proton Therapy Center Team

system, brain, and head and neck regions. Clinically, Dr. Yeh served as a radiation oncologist at the New York Proton Center in New York City and at the ProCure Pro ton Therapy Center in Somerset, NJ. He is one of few who has completed special fellowship training in proton therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, one of the nation’s top cancer treatment

fewer side effects,” said Dr. Yeh. “The McLaren Proton Therapy Center is a state-of the-art proton center and one of the few that has the po tential to do proton imaging in the future. I am excited to join the team here in Flint and look forward to using the latest technology in provid ing our patients with the best medical care available.” Dr. Yeh also specializes in proton therapy treatment for lung cancer, lymphoma and gastrointestinal cancers. With increasing interest in proton therapy from cancer patients across Michigan, surrounding states and Can ada, the addition of Dr. Yeh comes at a time when the MPTC is finding new ways to treat more patients and making plans to expand. “Dr. Yeh complements our professional team with his unique expertise in proton therapy, having worked and trained at the most presti gious proton therapy insti tutions in the country,” said Hesham Gayar, MD, MPTC Medical Director. “His spe cialized training, along with our comprehensive team of oncologists at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLar en Flint, and with the most advanced proton therapy

facility and support services, helps us provide the best care for our patients.” Recently diagnosed cancer patients, or those looking for a second opinion, may call 855- MY-PROTON (855.697.7686) or visit mclar en.org/protonconsultation. Š About the McLaren Proton Therapy Center The MPTC is part of the Karmanos Cancer Network. It is one of 32 proton therapy centers currently operating in the U.S. and offers radia tion oncology treatment with superior precision. The facility leads in advanced, next-gen eration technology by pro viding pencil-beam scanning and a state-of-the-art system for volumetric image-guided proton therapy delivery. The system uses isocentric gantries with 180-degree rotation, and robotic patient positioning and verification systems, allowing the most flexibility for treat ment design and delivery. Located in Flint, patients from the surrounding areas and beyond travel to the MPTC for this advanced treatment. Learn more at mclaren.org/ protontherapy.

FLINT – The McLaren Proton Therapy Center (MPTC), part of the Karmanos Cancer Network, welcomes Brian Yeh, MD, PhD to the team of radiation oncologists in Flint. Dr. Yeh has over a decade of experience in using proton therapy to treat cancer. A board-certified radiation oncologist with fellowship training in proton therapy, he has held lead positions at some of the country’s top proton therapy and radiation therapy centers. He does clinical research, has written peer-reviewed publications, and has held faculty positions teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Yeh also brings extensive specialty training in using proton therapy to treat pediatric cancers and cancers in the central nervous

and research centers. Dr. Yeh’s residency and intern ship training was completed at the University of Cali fornia Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Yeh participates in clinical research and has co-authored peer-reviewed publications studying proton therapy treatments for head and neck cancers, breast cancer and pediatric cancers. He has held fac ulty appointments and has taught medical students and residents at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York City), where he also was the Director of Proton Beam Therapy, and at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine (New York City). “Proton therapy has the ability to treat cancer with less damage to normal tissue and

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