Refer a Patient to McLaren Proton Therapy Center

Ensure your patient gets the precision care they need—schedule a physician-to-physician case review or submit a referral form.

How to Refer a Patient to McLaren Proton Therapy Center

McLaren Proton Therapy Center physicians value the continuing relationship with referring physicians to ensure the best care for patients battling cancer. Our experts are committed to communicating with referring physicians before, during and after your patient goes through their treatment schedule.

If you think proton therapy may be the best option for your patient, call us to schedule a physician-to-physician case review, or send us a referral form.

Introducing Your Patient to Proton Therapy

Potential proton therapy candidates may be introduced to this treatment with an initial visit to the McLaren Proton Therapy Center. If distance is an issue, a virtual visit may be an option. Our radiation oncologists and patient navigator can set up a virtual visit to introduce your patient to the benefits of proton therapy. Following that visit, if your patient decides to proceed, we’ll schedule an in-person consultation. Call our patient navigator at (855) MY-PROTON for more information.

Insurance Assistance

Our insurance patient advocate will navigate the process with all carriers, ensuring your patient receives the treatment that’s best for their case.

Collaborative Treatment

During treatment, our radiation oncologists keep referring physicians fully informed—sharing updates and inviting participation in case-review meetings.

Our Expertise

As part of the Karmanos Cancer Institute—one of 73 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.—our advanced technology includes pencil-beam scanning and image-guided proton therapy, designed to treat tumors with extreme precision. Healthy tissue and organs are spared from over 70 percent of unnecessary radiation, potentially reducing side effects and complications.

Cancers Treated by Proton Therapy

Since proton therapy spares healthy tissue, it’s commonly used on solid tumors in sensitive areas where conventional therapy may cause harm or secondary cancers. It’s particularly valuable for pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients.

• Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer
• Bladder Cancer (select cases)
• Brain & Central Nervous System Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Esophageal Cancer
• Head & Neck / Skull Base Cancer
• Kidney Cancer
• Lymphoma (neck, mediastinum, abdomen)
• Liver Cancer (HCC & metastatic)
• Lung Cancer (central / mediastinal)
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Sarcoma
• Spine & Chest Wall Cancer
• Selected Gynecological & Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Recurrent Disease (even after prior radiation)

Travel and Lodging

Patients traveling long distances can stay at the Hospitality House at McLaren, a low-cost “home-away-from-home.” Rooms are available for a suggested donation.