James Cox

James Cox is an eminent radiation oncologist who was among the earliest champions of proton therapy for thoracic malignancies. His clinical research at MD Anderson established proton therapy protocols for lung and esophageal cancers, demonstrating reduced toxicity compared to photon-based approaches. He led multiple prospective studies comparing proton versus conventional radiotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer and provided foundational evidence for clinical proton therapy indications. His decades of contributions have shaped national guidelines for radiation therapy in thoracic oncology.