The Role of the Caregiver
“When someone has cancer, the whole family & everyone who loves them does too.” – Unknown Nearly two million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. Each one of these individuals is a daughter or a son, a father or a mother, a sister or a brother, a grandfather or […]
Read MoreProton Therapy- What about the Cost?
We often get asked questions by prospective patients and other physicians about the cost of proton therapy. Is it expensive? Does insurance cover it? How much is it if insurance doesn’t pay? All of these are important questions worth addressing. Does Insurance Cover Proton Therapy? All of the major insurance companies cover proton therapy treatment. […]
Read MoreProton Therapy: A Medical Marvel
At Oklahoma Proton Center, it’s not just about finding a cure, it’s about ensuring quality of life. That’s why we use proton therapy, the most advanced method to deliver radiation treatments to cancerous tumors available today. Proton therapy treatment precisely targets cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and organs, reducing side effects. The study […]
Read MoreHealing With Proton Therapy
Impacted by a family member’s cancer diagnosis at a young age, Dr. John Chang made it his goal to help further cancer treatment options for others down the road. Watch below as Dr. Chang breaks down different options available to treat cancer and how he feels technology will play a role in advancing treatment for […]
Read MoreProton Therapy
Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation treatment that suits many types of cancers and tumor types. If a physician recommends radiation therapy as part of a patient’s cancer treatment, proton therapy is likely an option. Unlike common radiation treatments that use X-Rays or photons, protons have a unique physical property that allows radiation […]
Read MorePrecision Insider: Volume 4
“My family and I are continually grateful to tell this story and keep sharing it in the hope that others will be aware that this life-changing treatment option is right here in the great state of Oklahoma.” -Jim Olson: Prostate Cancer Survivor As graduate number fourteen, I have been connected to the Proton Center since […]
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