The world’s first superconducting cyclotron built to treat cancer was installed in Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center

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In 1991, the world’s first superconducting cyclotron built to treat cancer was installed at the Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center at Michigan State University.

Now known as the Karmanos Cancer Institute – Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center, physicians provide care to patients with primary and specialty care needs.

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Source: Michigan State University
Credit: Photo: University of Washington cyclotron is produces a proton beam and neutron beam which are used for cancer therapy. Courtesy: Wikipedia.