Unique, proven treatment option
The Northern Illinois University Institute for Neutron Therapy at Fermilab is one of only three sites in the United States offering the neutron therapy treatment option to cancer patients. A unique and proven type of radiation, neutron therapy blends advanced medical science with cutting-edge accelerator physics developed at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, located in Chicago’s western suburbs.

Cancers responding to neutron therapy
Neutron therapy has been shown to be superior for some types of cancer, including:

• adenoidcystic carcinoma
• locally advanced prostate cancer
• locally advanced head and neck tumors
• inoperable sarcomas
• cancer of the salivary glands

3,100 patients treated
The neutron therapy clinic at Fermilab has treated more than 3,100 patients and has been in operation longer than any other neutron therapy program in the nation. In 2004, Northern Illinois University assumed management of the facility. In keeping with the mission of NIU, a large doctoral /research extensive university, the Institute is embarking on research efforts to demonstrate the usefulness of neutron therapy and investigate its potential for expanded uses.