A system which coordinates proton beam irradiation with an open magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit to achieve near-simultaneous, noninvasive localization and radiotherapy of various cell lines in various anatomic locations. A reference image of the target aids in determining a treatment plan and repositioning...http://www.google.com/patents/US6725078?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6725078 - System combining proton beam irradiation and magnetic resonance imaging