Carbon ion therapy offers new hope for patients with the most aggressive, treatment-resistant cancers. Until now, only a handful of centers in Asia and Europe have provided this advanced form of radiation therapy, but that’s about to change. Mayo Clinic in Florida is building the first carbon ion therapy facility in the Americas, scheduled to begin in 2028 inside the 228,000-square-foot Duan Family Building.
The new center will feature state-of-the-art technologies including carbon ion therapy and other next-generation radiation tools. These therapies will precisely target tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
Radiobiology research is a vital element of the carbon ion program’s success. Michael D. Story, Ph.D., director of radiobiology at Mayo Clinic in Florida, is leading this work. Below, Dr. Story discusses how he and his team of top-level investigators are helping drive the next transformation in cancer care in the U.S.
