Mevion Medical Systems, a Littleton manufacturer specializing in proton therapy for cancer, announced Tuesday it delivered a 15-ton compact accelerator to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.
The Mevion S250i Proton Therapy System is the world’s smallest accelerator of its kind and delivers doses of radiation to cancerous tumors while preserving healthy tissue.
Tina Yu, CEO of Mevion Medical Systems, said in a statement the small size will help make proton therapy more accessible and widespread among hospitals across the nation.
The accelerator marks the beginning of Mercy Hospital’s proton therapy system installation.
