Recent Performance of the NPTC Equipment Compared with the Clinical Specifications

The construction of the Northeast Proton Therapy Center (NPTC) at Massachusetts General Hospital is nearing completion. Preliminary beam tests have begun and clinical acceptance testing is soon to follow. Preliminary measurements have been made to determine the properties of the system as compared to the clinical requirements. These results will be discussed. The procedures and instrumentation to be used for testing will also be described.