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Posted on September 8, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Updated Thursday, Sep 9 at 10:13 AM
HAMPTON -- The official grand opening isn't until October, but it's already treating cancer patients.
There are currentlly 75 people on the list waiting for the non-invasive treatment, which targets only the tumor, sparing surrounding tissue.
The center will eventually be able to treat more than 2,000 patients a year.
It has five treatment rooms, making it the world's largest proton therapy center.
Credit: Arrianne LeBeau, 13News
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