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Does proton therapy cost more than conventional forms of cancer treatment? Is it covered by most insurance plans?

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Does proton therapy cost more than conventional forms of cancer treatment? Is it covered by most insurance plans?

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• Nearly all insurance providers nationwide cover proton therapy as does the U.S. medicare program. Proton therapy costs more than conventional radiation, but generally less than surgery.