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The Upright Photon Alliance

A global group, with the same mission

What is the upright photon alliance?

The Upright Photon Alliance was formed in October 2024. It is a unique research group, its founding members consist of global healthcare providers; Centre Léon Bérard, Cone Health, IHH Healthcare, Mayo Clinic and OncoRay.

This group’s goal is to embark on a new research collaboration covering Leo Cancer Care’s latest upright photon therapy product, dedicated to challenging the norms of conventional radiotherapy for cancer patients worldwide.

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What does it mean to be a member?

The members of this Alliance are extraordinary and are brave pioneers who are willing to step outside the norm and explore the idea that maybe things could be done differently without compromising on patient care or treatment accuracy. Maybe it’s good to do things a different way.

They are making a promise to their patients and future patient’s that says they are invested in undertaking groundbreaking research to make sure that the treatment they offer them is person-centred and evidence-based.

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Spotlight

Cone Health

Cone Health is one of the founding members of the Upright Photon Alliance which formed in 2024. They started to undertake their installation journey of the Leo Cancer Care Upright Photon therapy solution in 2025 which should be completed in early 2026. They have a strong commitment to this research collaboration and they are very focussed on delivering exceptional value-based care and exploring how this technology will meet the needs of the broader community that they care for.

Meet the Member – Cone Health
A shared mission

Hear from BJ Sintay, Executive Director of Radiation Oncology, on why Cone Health joined the Upright Photon Alliance, and how it relates to their mission.

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Impact on the patient experience

Hear from Wendy Kaegi, Assistant Director at Cone Health, about her thoughts on the impact of upright radiotherapy on patient experience and choice.

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A global impact on radiotherapy

Hear from John Moody, Medical Director at Cone Health, on the potential global impact of upright radiotherapy, from affordability to accessibility.

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Hear from the members

More than one century after the first cancer treatment with ionizing radiation, we are writing a new chapter in the history of radiotherapy with the development of treatments in an upright position.

Prof. Vincent Grégoire, Head of the Radiation Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard

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As strong advocates of delivering exceptional value-based care, our involvement underscores the importance of diverse healthcare models in the development of cutting-edge technologies. We look forward to contributing to this groundbreaking collaboration and ensuring that the needs of the broader community are represented in the future of cancer care.

Dr. Benjamin Sintay, Executive Director of Radiation Oncology and Chief Physicist, Cone Health

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This new approach to photon radiation treatment marks a groundbreaking advancement in cancer care and has the potential to benefit patients across our markets. As the only healthcare provider in Asia to be part of this Alliance, we are proud to lead the way in improving patient care, access, and experience.

Elizabeth Han, Head of Innovation and Transformation, IHH Healthcare

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