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A recent study comparing the outcomes of proton therapy and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), a type of traditional radiation treatment, for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) found protons to be associated with superior outcomes. This study is the first and largest to compare the detailed oncologic outcomes of proton therapy and IMRT for HNSCC patients, including […]

The Oklahoma Proton Center has treated hundreds of children with cancer since opening in 2009. Many of these pediatric patients travel from out of town for treatment in Oklahoma City. Toby Keith saw a need for these kids and funded the construction of one the premier pediatric housing facilities in the country, the OK Kids Korral. Thank you, Toby […]

Precision in Cancer Treatment Cancer treatment has made significant strides over the years, and one of the most promising developments is the use of proton therapy for head and neck cancer. Proton therapy, a highly precise form of radiation therapy, is gaining recognition for its ability to target tumors with unparalleled accuracy while minimizing damage […]

A recent study comparing survival rates, recurrence patterns, toxicity, and treatment cost in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with either transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) or proton beam radiotherapy (PBT) found that patients treated with PBT required fewer courses of treatment, fewer post-treatment hospitalization days, and reduced cost of treatment compared to TACE. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), […]

Currently, 1 in 16 people in the U.S. can expect to receive a lung cancer diagnosis. That’s 1 out of every 15 men and 1 out of every 17 women. If everyone currently eligible were screened, close to 48,000 lives could be saved. Lung cancer develops when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the lung tissues, […]

A cancer diagnosis is one of those stop-you-in-your-tracks moments that can completely turn your life upside down. What happens next? Who do I talk to? How do I know I’m getting the best care? What about my family? My job? It can all be overwhelming. One of the most consistent pieces of advice former patients […]

Approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. For women and men with breast cancer, conventional treatment may pose a risk to the heart and lungs as well as other nearby tissue, muscle, and bone by exposing them to radiation. Dr. John Frame, a renowned surgeon […]

Studies show Proton Therapy can reduce side effects and increase overall survival for liver cancer. ABOUT LIVER CANCER Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and one of the leading causes of cancer death. In 2019, there were approximately 100,000 people living with liver cancer in the United States.  According to the National Cancer […]