
Marc Bussiere, Msc
2012 Honoree
Clinical Physicist, Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center
Marc Bussiere, MSc, is the lead clinical physicist for Mass General’s Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center. In 2000, Marc transferred technology over from Harvard University’s Cyclotron Laboratory to the hospital. Marc maintains the proton machine and manages a team of five stereotactic physicists.
Under Marc’s leadership, life-saving stereotactic procedures are provided to hundreds of patients each year. He plans each patient’s treatment and explains the process to the patient and family.
“Patients always come first to Marc,” writes Jay Loeffler, MD, chief of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Mass General.
“Marc is a remarkable ‘can-do’ personality,” according to Dr. Loeffler. “His work goes unheralded because most of his efforts are behind the scenes. In my 25 years of practice as a radiation oncologist, I have never interacted with a professional of such talent, kindness and drive. My fellow radiation oncologists Paul Chapman, MD, Helen Shih, MD, and Kevin Oh, MD, share my great esteem for Marc and his profound contribution to the care of our patients.”
View the 2013 Honorees
Kevin S. Oh, MD
Pennies from Heaven
Sandra Creamer, RN, OCN, NP, PhD
Uniting Against Lung Cancer
Douglas J. Mathisen, MD
Ellen Sigal, PhD
The Sue de Vries Cancer Foundation
Tricia Ferguson, Mike Jones, and Kim Rock – Institution for Savings
Kathleen Murphy
Vicki A. Jackson, MD, MPH
Jennifer E. D’Alotto, MSW, LCSW
Linda J. Verville Cancer Research Foundation
Patricia A. Kent, MS, RN, CPNP
The Children’s Tumor Foundation
Joshua Sommer and the Chordoma Foundation
Kathleen Lopez, RN
Anne Fallon
Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH
David J. Kuter, MD, Dphil
Arul M. Chinnaiyan, MD, PhD
Genetic Counselors
Tim Cummings, MSW, LICSW
Nancy and Richard Kelleher
James C. Cusack Jr., MD
Farrah Fawcett and the Farrah Fawcett Foundation
Mara G. Bloom, JD
Richard L. Deming, MD
Tina Capodilupo Journeay
Mary Philopoulos
Lazarex Foundation
Mass General honors 100 individuals and groups for their diverse contributions to the fight against cancer.
There is strength in numbers and Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center proves this each year. the one hundred is the Cancer Center’s annual fundraiser, honoring 100 individuals and groups whose diligence and discoveries, philanthropy and passion have helped advance the fight against cancer. Funds raised at the gala support research, patient care, education and community outreach programs. Meet the Honorees.
