Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois Proton Therapy Facility

Potential Patient Population

Total population in 16-state service region:
69,305,256

Total cancer cases eligible for radiation therapy:
377,714

Radiation cases eligible for proton therapy (15%):
56,657

Annual capacity of Northern Illinois proton center:
1,500

The Need

Projected 16-State Service Region

Map of 16 state region